Doris Lessing and Contemporary African Critics of Neocolonialism
We invite papers examining Lessing’s critique of neocolonialism in works such as African Laughter, especially in conversation with post-colonial African writers from Aidoo, Gordimer, Dangarembga, and Vera to Gappah, Bulawayo, and Mbue. 250-word abstracts requested.
Extended Deadline for submissions: Monday, 20 March 2023
Josna Rege, Worcester SU <jrege@worcester.edu> and <josnarege@comcast.net>
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The Griot in Doris Lessing, African, and Postcolonial Diaspora Writers*
We invite papers exploring figures of the griot—as chroniclers, poets, songmakers, and Memories—in Doris Lessing’s later works and in the works of writers from Africa and throughout the postcolonial diaspora. Bio and 250-word abstract.
Extended Deadline for submissions: Monday, 20 March 2023
Josna Rege, Worcester SU <jrege@worcester.edu> and <josnarege@comcast.net>
* This session is designed to fit with the Presidential Theme of the 2024 MLA Convention, “Joy and Sorrow.” For more information on the theme, see <https://www.mla.org/Convention/MLA-2024/Presidential-Theme-for-the-2024-Convention>