Call for Papers: James Hogg's Borders

Conference hosted by the James Hogg Society and

The Department of Literature, University of Konstanz,

Germany

Konstanz, July 14-17, 2010

In continuation of the "Borders" theme at previous James Hogg conferences – "Crossing Borders: James Hogg and the Global Context of British Romanticism" (2006) and "Crossing Borders: Clare, Hogg and their Worlds" (2001) – the Konstanz conference will both seek to embed James Hogg in his actual historical and cultural context, the Scottish Borders, and employ the "borders" motif metaphorically to explore Hogg's creative transgression of, for instance, the boundaries of language or genre. However, papers are invited on all topics related to the life and works of James Hogg, as well as Hogg's literary connections and influence. The conference organisers would also especially welcome papers that address Hogg's reception in Continental Europe, as well as papers that make connections between Hogg's works and European writers. Reading time should not exceed 20 minutes.

Following the recent death of Douglas Mack, founder of the James Hogg Society, the conference will also host what will be the first of a series of 'Mack Lectures' to celebrate Douglas's life and work.

Inquiries are welcomed at any time. Proposals or abstracts should be sent by February 15, 2010 to:

Prof. Silvia Mergenthal

Department of Literature

University of Konstanz

D-78457 Konstanz, Germany

silvia.mergenthal@uni-konstanz.de

The University of Konstanz is situated on a modern campus overlooking Lake Constance, in the picturesque South West of Germany and on the border to Switzerland. For more information see http://www.uni-konstanz.de/. There will also be a conference website. Konstanz is easily accessible by train from the nearest major airport (Zurich/Switzerland), but participants might also investigate budget flight alternatives to Friedrichshafen. A tour of one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the area – the monastic island of Reichenau or the library at St. Gallen – and other social events including a conference dinner will be part of the conference programme.

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Call for Papers: James Hogg's Borders

Conference hosted by the James Hogg Society and
the Department of Literature, University of Konstanz, Germany
Konstanz, July 14-17, 2010

In continuation of the 'Borders' theme at previous James Hogg conferences - 'Crossing Borders: James Hogg and the Global Context of British Romanticism' (2006) and 'Crossing Borders: Clare, Hogg and their Worlds' (2001) - the Konstanz conference will both seek to embed James Hogg in his actual historical and cultural context, the Scottish Borders, and employ the 'borders' motif metaphorically to explore Hogg's creative transgression of, for instance, the boundaries of language or genre. However, papers are invited on all topics related to the life and works of James Hogg, as well as Hogg's literary connections and influence. The conference organisers would also especially welcome papers that address Hogg's reception in Continential Europe, as well as papers that make connections between Hogg's works and European writers. Reading time should not exceed 20 minutes.

Inquiries are welcomed at any time. Proposals or abstracts should be sent by December 31, 2009, to

Prof. Silvia Mergenthal
Department of Literature
University of Konstanz
D-78457 Konstanz, Germany
silvia.mergenthal@uni-konstanz.de

The University of Konstanz is situated on a modern campus overlooking Lake Constance, in the picturesque South West of Germany and on the border to Switzerland. For more information see http://www.uni-konstanz.de. Konstanz is easily accessible by train from the nearest major airport (Zurich/Switzerland), but participants might also investigate budget flight alternatives to Friedrichshafen. A tour of one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the area - the monastic island of Reichenau or the library at St. Gallen - and other social events including a conference dinner will be part of the conference programme.

2008 McNaughtan Lecture

The James Hogg Society is very pleased to announce the 2008 McNaughtan Lecture, to be held Wednesday 3 December at the University of Stirling.

Dr Kirsteen McCue (University of Glasgow) will give a talk entitled 'From the Songs of Albyn to German Hebrew Melodies: The Musical Adventures of James Hogg'.

The lecture will begin at 4pm in Pathfoot A96, and a reception will follow.  For more information, please contact Suzanne Gilbert by email or phone (details below) or the Hogg Society's secretary, Deirdre Shepherd, at d.a.m.shepherd@sms.ed.ac.uk.

This series of lectures is named after Hugh McNaughtan, who died in the summer of 2000. Hugh was a much-liked and much-respected member of the James Hogg Society whose presence graced and enlivened numerous Hogg Society conferences. Thanks to a munificent donation by Hugh's family, the James Hogg Society has been able to establish an annual Hugh McNaughtan lecture on a subject related to Hogg.

Dr Suzanne Gilbert

suzanne.gilbert@stir.ac.uk

01786 466206

WEA Playwrights Workshop, 16 July

The National Library of Scotland will host a reading of several new plays inspired by research into the Library's archives by members of the Workers' Educational Association Playwrights Workshop.

The reading will include Kevin Ferguson’s play about James Hogg in Edinburgh and Laure C. Paterson’s “The Search for Speke’s Nile” takes a fresh look at the rivalry between explorers, Burton and Speke.   

The reading is performed by the Citadel Arts Group, directed by Liz Hare and sponsored by the WEA Theatre Study group.

All WEA Members, Learners, Tutors and Friends are warmly invited.  The event is free but please phone or email in advance to book your place on the National Library of Scotland Events Line 0131 6234675  or events@nls.uk

Hogg Workshop, 5 August

This August the University of Edinburgh are holding a one-day summer course on The 'Shepherd' the 'Sinner' and the Songs.   Details after the link.

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This is a new page about the activities of the James Hogg Society, hosted by the Department of English Studies at the University of Stirling.  On these pages you can find updated information about events, conferences, and activities related to Hogg, Hogg studies and the work of the Society.