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This track invites papers that examine the construction of identity within medieval literary texts. Participants will analyze how social, cultural, and political contexts shape representations of self and other.

This session focuses on the narrative techniques employed in Renaissance literature that reflect and influence cultural shifts. Scholars are encouraged to discuss the interplay between narrative form and societal change.

This track seeks to foster dialogue between scholars of medieval and Renaissance literature through comparative analyses. Papers may explore thematic, stylistic, or historical connections across these two pivotal periods.

This session emphasizes the importance of philology in understanding early modern texts. Participants will discuss methodologies and findings related to language, translation, and textual transmission.

This track examines the relationship between cultural history and literary production in the medieval and Renaissance periods. Papers will investigate how historical events and cultural movements influenced literary output.

This session explores the continuity and transformation of narrative traditions from classical to medieval literature. Scholars will analyze how classical influences shaped medieval storytelling practices.

This track invites discussions on the representation and roles of women in literary works from the medieval and Renaissance periods. Papers may focus on female authors, characters, or the societal implications of these representations.

This session investigates the complex relationship between religious thought and literary expression in medieval and Renaissance texts. Participants will explore how faith, spirituality, and doctrine inform literary themes and genres.

This track focuses on the themes of identity and otherness in Renaissance literature, examining how authors portray marginalized voices. Papers may address issues of race, class, and gender in the context of identity formation.

This session analyzes the evolution of literary genres as they transition from the medieval to the Renaissance period. Scholars are encouraged to explore how genre conventions adapt to changing cultural and intellectual landscapes.

This track examines the concept of cultural memory as it pertains to medieval and Renaissance literature. Participants will discuss how literary works serve as vessels for cultural heritage and collective memory.