H.G. WELLS SOCIETY
Special Conference: 26 September 2009, Women's Library, London
'Ann Veronica': Feminist, Flâneuse and Freethinker?
This interdisciplinary, one-day conference marks the 100th anniversary of the
publication of H.G. Wells's 'feminist' novel, Ann Veronica. In this unique
conference, we will be exploring the lives and work of women who were
associated with Wells or were influenced by him during the Edwardian era.
We welcome hearty debate and papers on the following or related topics:
Ann Veronica, the story of its publication, contents and influence
How 'feminist' a novel is Ann Veronica?
Wells's fiction and his portrayal of concerns and interests relating to women,
for instance, education, suffrage, sexual freedom and the role of women in his
utopian works
The work and achievements of the women writers who worked alongside Wells
during his lifetime
Wells's relationship with women
Please send a 250-word proposal and a few words about yourself to:
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Speakers will be confirmed June-July.
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