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Call for Papers: Conrad and Technology
Any papers on Conrad will be considered for this panel, sponsored by the Joseph Conrad Society of America, with preference given to those that address the topic “Conrad and Technology.”
Note that technology should be understood in the broadest sense to include new teaching and research technologies as well as technologies theoretical and thematic in Conrad studies.
Please submit abstracts by May 17, 2013 to Lissa Schneider-Rebozo, University of Wisconsin River Falls.
Cambridge Edition Conrad Volumes to go On Sale
Cambridge University Press includes in its academic book sale beginning 1 February two volumes of the Cambridge Edition – A Personal Record and Twixt Land and Sea – at extremely attractive discount prices (60% off list price).
Scholars and students who might have found the volumes rather dear in the past have an opportunity to acquire these essential resources now for their personal or university libraries. Further details of the sale will be posted on the publisher’s website.
Opera Performance of The Secret Agent
Capitol City Opera’s upcoming production of THE SECRET AGENT, based on Conrad’s 1907 novel, runs March 15 and 16 @ 8pm, and March 17 @ 3pm at the Conant Performing Arts Center at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, GA USA.
General admission is $30. Discounted tickets for seniors, students, and groups of 10 or more are available for $25.
Please see the attached press release (in PDF) for more details; or, to buy tickets, visit the company’s website.
Call for Papers: Joseph Conrad and Cognitive Science
“Joseph Conrad and Cognitive Science,” a session sponsored by the Joseph Conrad Society of America, is scheduled to take place at the Modern Language Association Convention in Chicago, Illinois, 9-12 January 2014.
The organizers of this session welcome papers that investigate topics or questions relating to Joseph Conrad and cognitive science from historical as well as theoretical perspectives or through close reading.
Abstracts (250-500 words) should be sent by March 15, 2013 to Paul Armstrong.