Initial interest has been expressed for an essay collection to commemorate the bicentennial of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s birth in 2011. Essays that provide critical readings of her work; that supply neglected biographical considerations, or that examine past criticism or suggest potential scholarly treatment are needed. Essays should also comment on her current popular or academic status in an attempt to chart future critical terrain while casting a long backward glance. Work that focuses on her pre- or post-Uncle Tom’s Cabin career is especially encouraged. Please send a 1-2 pp. proposal to Philip J. Kowalski that delineates topic, argument, and justification for inclusion in this volume before May 1.
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I am interested in submitting an essay discussing young people’s reactions to Uncle Tom’s Cabin. How do they feel today about the work as a novel and as a play? Funded by the NEH, I produced a condensed dramatization of Aiken’s play which has garnered very favorable reactions among adults. Now, I’d like to ascertain young people’s responses. (My Ph.D. dissertation was on audience reaction in the theater.) Are you interested? How long an essay would you like to review? Please send details.
Dr. Vera Jiji,
The Stowe Society isn’t reviewing these essays. We post Calls for Papers from scholars working on Stowe, for scholars working on Stowe. If you’d like more information about the Bicentennial Essay collection, you should email Prof. Kowalski, whose contact information is listed in the announcement.
Sincerely,
Ryan Cordell