𝔄s noted in the report from the Tales after Tolkien Society's activities at the 2021 International Congress on Medieval Studies, session proposals were made for the 2022 Congress. Information from the Congress regarding those proposals has been returned, indicating that the Twenty-First Century Neo/Medievalisms Roundtable session has been approved. Further information is forthcoming from the Congress, and submissions will almost certainly be made through Confex.
In the meantime, members and interested parties are invited to draft abstracts for a roundtable talk on the topic/s of how a given twenty-first century work (any medium is accepted, and a diversity of media will be appreciated) makes use of the medieval or makes use of earlier works that themselves make use of the medieval, interrogating briefly how the mis/use of the earlier material serves to transmit ideas of the medieval forward. Prepared remarks should run some five to seven minutes, with open discussion to follow as time permits. Ideas in early stages of development are welcome.
Volunteers to preside over the session will also be appreciated. While it is expected that such volunteers will also need to register through Confex, a brief email to talesaftertolkien@gmail.com indicating willingness to take on such a role will be appreciated.
As ever, members and interested parties are invited to share this information widely. The Society is happy to see work from across academe and outside it, particularly from historically marginalized groups and those approaching from less-commonly-heard perspectives.
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