Hello new followers! Stay tuned for CFPs, conferences activities, and member news! Meanwhile, we hope your weekend adventures are staying as cool as Perceval below, transfixed in the snow as a knight approaches (photo: BNF 12576 19r, from https://t.co/uZcIfa031N)
It was with immense sadness that we learned at the weekend of the death of Professor Simon Gaunt, one of the leading lights in our discipline.
In the coming months, we will discuss ways to honour him. A brief note from our International President https://t.co/DVFNuCVgHn
With a heavy heart, a brief note from our International President on the loss of distinguished scholar and great friend of the Society, Prof. Simon Gaunt. Remembrances to follow. https://t.co/fGma8gf4BX
Old French Romance enthusiasts: check out a new article from @ParergonJournal on Jakemés's Châtelain de Coucy read through Derrida's Donner la mort by our member @MimiTheZhou (link below)
In Parergon 38.1, @mimithezhou’s “The Lady Commemorated: The Dame de Fayel’s Secret Gift in Jakemés's Châtelain de Coucy” examines Jakemés's romance through Derrida’s discussion of true gifts in ‘Donner la mort’ to read the Dame de Fayel as the producer of the romance’s songs.
We are pleased to announce 3 $1K research fellowships for North American branch members, thanks to the generosity of the late Dhira Mahoney. Accessible text in the replies! #medievaltwitter#icls @CourtlyLitNA
@kentuckyjulie: Check out our blog post (https://t.co/KwWfOeSKvn) for info on ICLS-NAB sessions at this year's ICMS (Kalamazoo), along with our business meeting, which is open to all, whether you've registered for Kalamazoo or not. Happening next week!
@CourtlyLit@ICLS_British
The ICLS invites contributions for the poster session at its conference on 12-13 April. Grad students especially welcome: it's a great and friendly environment to show off your research on medieval literature! Details: https://t.co/gl296gfGLs #medievaltwitter#CFP
How Arthurian literature was born.
"I want a real page-turner, not too long or too short. No horror, sci-fi, memoirs, or mysteries. I prefer fictional histories to historical fiction, but I'm willing to split the difference."
- Henry II
Advice for those of us suddenly home-educating children, courtesy of the 'Tretiz': make sure to teach your children French, lest they suffer relentless mockery from others. We heartily agree (with the first part, that is - less keen on the mockery). #TretizTuesday