Horizon Youth Zone’s Post

What, and where is home? This informal discussion will focus on the idea of displacement. What exactly is being displaced? The person? Their collective memory? Their history? And in their new surroundings, is the displacement still present? Three panellists with different backgrounds will discuss these issues and more. Literary readings will be interspersed during this discussion. Moderator: Gabriel Schembri. Panelists: Irene Chias, Murad Shubert, and Stephen Lughermo. https://lnkd.in/eAm6QVzv

Meriel Tulante (Jefferson University) and myself are accepting proposals for our session at the 55th Annual NeMLA Convention, March 6-9, 2025, Philadelphia: REPRESENTING THE PAST: ITALIAN LITERATURE AND FILM BETWEEN HISTORY AND MEMORY. This session explores the many representations of the past that have occurred in literature and film within the strongly historicist foundations of Italian culture. These representations are rarely nostalgic, more often representing the urgency of remembering the past as pointing directly to the contradictions of the present. Whether by providing unexpected and at times disturbing renditions of a forgotten past (from Alessandro Manzoni to Sebastiano Vassalli ) or by soliciting reactions, or even indicting the readers, concerning more recent events (from Giorgio Bassani and Elsa Morante to Francesco Pecoraro and Edoardo Albinati), Italian literary and filmed fiction has always tried "to seize hold of a memory as it flashes up at a moment of danger," to quote Walter Benjamin. The panel therefore solicits papers that address the historical and retrospective gaze of Italian literature and film from a range of theoretical perspectives. For any information, please write to either Meriel.Tulante@jefferson.edu or to malaguti@umass.edu To submit a proposal: https://lnkd.in/e2P5EemG

In this episode, join us with Dr. Loic Wright, a renowned James Joyce scholar, to explore how Joyce’s deep connection to Dublin's everyday life created universal themes that resonate globally. From his defense of focusing on ordinary experiences to his impact on Dublin's literary pilgrimages, this discussion reveals why Joyce remains a pivotal figure in literature. Gain insights into the philosophy behind Joyce’s work and its enduring relevance. https://bit.ly/3Z8rOr2 #JamesJoyce #Literature

I would like to share a book that I really like In "The Sorrows of Young Werther," Goethe presents a timeless story of unrequited love and emotional turmoil. The novel, written in the form of letters, follows the life of the passionate and sensitive young artist Werther, who becomes infatuated with Charlotte, a beautiful and kind-hearted woman. Despite knowing she is betrothed to another man, Werther's love for her grows into an all-consuming obsession, leading to devastating consequences. Goethe's poignant exploration of youthful idealism, the pangs of love, and the struggle between emotion and reason has captivated readers since its first publication in 1774. This literary masterpiece is a profound reflection on the nature of human emotion and the often-painful journey of self-discovery.

Explore the rich tapestry of Brazilian literature with these timeless classics! Immerse yourself in the works of Graciliano Ramos and João Guimarães Rosa, whose narratives not only tell profound stories but also delve into global social and cultural issues. Dive into masterpieces like "São Bernardo," "The Time and the Wind," "Captains of the Sands," and more to deepen your understanding of Brazilian culture and its impact beyond borders. Which of these masterpieces are you most excited to read? 📚 #brazilianliterature #literaryclassics #mustread #timelessstories

After a fruitful conference at #Emory in Atlanta in 2022, the colume on theories and representations of mixed emotions in the early modern period, edited by Walter Melion and Karl Enenkel, finally appeared. This is really an important contribution to the history of emotions in early modern times! #historyofemotions

If you're interested in knowing more about this year's Shelley Conference, please give my blog post for the K-SAA a read!

🌟 The Historiography of Rome and Its Empire publication series, edited by Carsten Hjort Lange and Jesper Majbom Madsen, goes from strength to strength ✨ Read more below 👇

The importance of storytelling. A powerful tool.

In her oeuvre, 2024 literature laureate Han Kang confronts historical traumas and invisible sets of rules and, in each of her works, exposes the fragility of human life. She has a unique awareness of the connections between body and soul, the living and the dead, and in her poetic and experimental style has become an innovator in contemporary prose. Learn more about this year’s #NobelPrize in Literature: https://bit.ly/3Y0axiY