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The Pearl-Poet Society is sponsoring the following five sessions at the 44th International Congress on Medieval Studies, 7-10 May 2009 Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan:

I. Pedagogy: Teaching the Pearl-Poet (Roundtable)

II. Time and Space in the Works of the Pearl-Poet

III. Beginnings and Endings in the Works of the Pearl-Poet

IV. Margins and Marginalization: The "Lesser" and Disputed Works of the Pearl-Poet

V. Debate in and about the Pearl-Poems

We invite abstracts from scholars of all levels, from graduate student to senior academic.

Please submit a one-page abstract and the appropriate covering sheet (Participant Information Form, available here) to the desired session.

Papers are to be no more than 20 minutes, and the deadline for submissions is September 15, 2008. Submissions and inquiries may be sent to:

ajodasso [at] googlemail.com

Adrienne J. Odasso
University of York
Centre for Medieval Studies
King's Manor, Exhibition Square
York YO1 7EP
UNITED KINGDOM