Description: The Architecture, Space, and Literature session welcomes proposals on a wide variety of topics, with particular consideration granted to papers that engage with the 2019 conference theme of “Send in the Clowns.” As an example, paper topics may include, but are by no means limited to, the the architecture and/or space of: circuses, castles and places of royalty (i.e. physical places where court jesters may perform or live), theaters, etc. Other papers might explore such architectural places and/or spaces in regards to the Carnivalesque or other such literary modes. Please contact the panel's presiding officer with any questions: [email protected].

Presiding Officer: Angela Gattuso (University of Denver)

Proposal Deadline: Monday, June 10th

Other Dates and Deadlines: 

• Abstract Proposal Period: Thursday, April 15 – Monday, June 10
• Membership and Conference Payment System Available: April 25
• Conference Early Bird Payment/PAMLA Membership Deadline: Monday, July 15
• Late Conference Payment Fees: After Tuesday, October 1