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italian-studies: Scholarly discussions in any field of Italian studies

Call For Papers, MMLA Conference in Cincinnati, November 8-11, 2012.


(Chair: Daniele Fioretti, Miami University)


“I Owe You”: Debt and Debtors in Italian Literature, Cinema, Theater, and Media

This session deals with all aspects of debt, both literal and metaphorical. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

-        indebtedness and influence;

-        borrowers and lenders;

-        bonds and contracts;

-        oaths and promises;

-        gifts and giving;

-        forgiveness;

-        gratitude;

-        debts of affect (towards parents, masters, literary models).


All theoretical and interdisciplinary approaches are also welcome. Papers may be in English or in Italian. Please send the title of your paper and a short abstract (200 words) to:

 

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