Call for papers
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We invite papers that are explorations of:
the various ways in which Lewis's writings of various genres are both reflective of and reinvent literature and in other arts and media
how his work has been reflected and/or reinvented in both literature and other art media
variances in their apprehension and (re)interpretation in literary criticism and literary history
e.g. visual arts (book illustrations, painting, sculptures), music, drama, film, gaming, etc.
the ways in which translations of his work have been variously received and reflected in different languages and the consequences thereof
how Lewis's work has been received and expressed through different cultural lenses (e.g. English-speaking countries.vs Eastern and Western Continental countries vs African countries etc.) and the varying resulting impacts on readers
the way many of Lewis's kindred spirit writers have transposed his images, ideas, and words into their own transformative articulations
We invite papers in the fields of literary history and literary criticism, cultural studies and arts studies, linguistics and applied linguistics, aesthetics, theology, history, ethics, and education sciences but proposals on any other topics directly connected to the conference theme are welcome.
It is our hope that the discussions and explorations occasioned by this conference will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the work of Lewis, the Inklings and other kindred spirits, and how and why they continue to impact both academic thinking and popular culture today.
Conference presentations should be in English and will be allocated 25 minutes each, plus 10 minutes for discussion.
Participants are invited to send a 250-300-word abstract, mentioning the section that their presentation is related to, and a brief bio-note (around 100 words)
Deadline for abstract submissions:
Regular submission: July 20th, 2025
Notification of acceptance: July 31st, 2025
Late submission: September 15th, 2025
Notification of acceptance: September 20th, 2025
A selection of papers from the conference will be published in the peer-reviewed academic journal Linguaculture – listed on ERIH PLUS and DOAJ. Also, it is our intention to publish a follow-up volume.
Submissions are welcome from scholars at every career stage, and we will organise a special section for young academics as MA and PhD students.
Limited scholarships are available for students from Central and Eastern Europe.
Questions or inquiries prior to submission may be directed to Dr. Daniela Vasiliu: agorachristi17@gmail.com
Further information to follow shortly.