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Culture and Quarantine


The British Comparative Literature Association, in the light of the unprecedented changes that the world is undergoing, and affirming that the discipline of comparative literature is predicated on the breaking down of the borders between literatures and cultures, invites reflections and engagement with what it is to live in the age of confinement.

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Culture & Quarantine

The British Comparative Literature Association, in the light of the unprecedented changes that the world is undergoing, and affirming that the discipline of comparative literature is predicated on the breaking down of the borders between literatures and cultures, invites reflections and engagement with what it is to live in the age of confinement.
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The BCLA maintains its close links with the field of Translation Studies through the annual John Dryden Translation Competition: members have one free entry.
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Comparative Critical Studies, the BCLA's journal, is published in three issues a year by Edinburgh University Press. Full members receive each issue free.
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The BCLA collaborates with the publisher Legenda in the book series Studies in Comparative Literature (SICL). Fifty-six titles have been published.
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Comparatively Speaking

The BCLA is proud to announce the new release of a series of interviews, entitled “Comparatively Speaking,” which delves into the exciting new research being undertaken by early career comparatists. These interviews, carried out by the BCLA Early Career Representatives themselves, aim to light on emerging trends and direction in the field of Comparative Literature, and promote the ground-breaking work by scholars who cross disciplinary boundaries. The project also aims to build an inclusive and supportive community of researchers who share their thoughts, insights and experiences with each other.

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NOW OPEN: BCLA/BCLT John Dryden Translation Competition 2021-2022 (deadline 7 February 2022)

27th October 2021 No Comments

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF ENTRIES: Monday 7 February 2022 Download John Dryden Competition Entry form The British Comparative Literature Association and the British Centre for Literary Translation are pleased …

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Call for Contributions to the British Comparative Literature Association Web Archive, “Culture and Quarantine”

16th April 2020 No Comments

As the latest iteration of the coronavirus continues to impact our lives and careers, with no definitive conclusion in sight, the British Comparative Literature Association …

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Online Conference: Women’s Narratives of Aging and Care, Institute of Modern Languages Research, London, 18 March 2022

14th January 2022 No Comments

Centre for the Study of Contemporary Women’s WritingInstitute of Modern Languages Research 18 March 20229.00 am – 4.20 pm GMT UK time https://modernlanguages.sas.ac.uk/events/event/25056 Care is …

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Call for submissions: Women and Comedy 1890 – 1950, University of Cambridge, 17 – 18 September 2022 (deadline January 31, 2022)

26th December 2021 No Comments

Organised by the Elizabeth von Arnim Society, Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge, UKcontact email: women-comedy2022@elizabethvonarnimsociety.org Is it true that, according to a 2019 study, men …

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Online Research Seminars, Translation and Transcultural Studies, University of Warwick, Spring 2022

26th December 2021 No Comments

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures (University of Warwick) is delighted to announce its forthcoming events as part of the Spring Term programme of online research seminars in Translation and Transcultural Studies. Wednesday 2nd February 2022, 5-6pm (UK …

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Double Issue: Comparative Critical Studies, vol. 18. 2-3: “Randomness”

2nd December 2021 No Comments

In early March 2020, plans for the British Comparative Literature Association’s Triennial Conference were well underway. Venues had been booked, panels had been scheduled, and …

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