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Contemporary Irish Literature:
Diverse Voices
Friday 4 April (evening) - Sunday 6 April 2003
University of Central Lancashire, Preston
This three-day conference invites fresh perspectives on Contemporary Irish
Literature, and will include plenary lectures by leading scholars in the field
and readings by, amongst others, Ruth Carr, Bernard O'Donoghue, Frank Ormsby,
Glenn Patterson, Colm Toibin and members of the Word of Mouth Women's Poetry
Collective. The conference is part of a programme of events focusing on Irish
Literature, which will include readings by John McGahern (Wednesday 19 February
2003) and Paul Muldoon (Monday 27 October 2003).
Given the diversity and energy of Irish creative and critical writing and its
contribution to re-thinking relationships, histories and futures within and
beyond Ireland, and the unparalleled impact of Irish culture over the last two
decades, this is an opportune moment for an examination and evaluation of the
voices that have enhanced and enriched that culture.
We welcome proposals on any aspect of Contemporary Literature from the Republic
and Northern Ireland.
Abstract Guidelines
To propose a paper, please send a 250 word abstract, preferably by email or
floppy disk (MS-Word, ASCIII or compatible file formats only), by Wednesday
15th January 2003. Please note that all paper presenters will need to register
for the conference and pay the registration fee. Please address all
submissions: for the attention of Scott Brewster, c/o Liz Kelly, Hospitality
Services Office, Marsh Building, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1
2HE, UK. Tel 00 (44) 1772 892656, Fax: 00 (44) 1772 892977, Email:
[log in to unmask] General enquiries, including information about overnight
accommodation and conference fees, can be also made to Liz Kelly.
The conference organisers are Scott Brewster and Michael Parker.
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