Longing and Desire in the Middle Ages
The Medieval Association of the Pacific (MAP) invites proposals for 15- to 20-minute papers for the MAP-sponsored session "Longing and Desire in the Middle Ages" at the the 57th International Congress on Medieval Studies, online Monday, May 9, through Saturday, May 14, 2022.
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This year has required many to live in the absence of the people or things that they value. Longing took many forms in the Middle Ages. Some are familiar to our recent experience and others are unique to their medieval realities. This session explores the sensation of desire, broadly conceived. Papers might consider the history of emotions, long distance relationships (trade, warfare, diplomacy, travel), coveted material objects, or desire in both sacred and secular contexts. In keeping with the mission of the Medieval Association of the Pacific, we especially seek papers that are interdisciplinary and that engage with a broad geography.
Note that presenters must be current members of MAP. Paper proposals should include:
- Your name, affiliation, and contact information
- The title and abstract of your paper. (There is a 300 word limit for the abstract.)
Please submit paper proposals to Maile Hutterer (msh@uoregon.edu) by September 1, 2021.