CFP MMLA 2022

The International Harold Pinter Society

MMLA CFP 2022

“Art and Politics: Pinter and the Nobel”

The 2022 MMLA convention theme, “Post-Now,” invites us to reconsider Harold Pinter’s Nobel speech, “Art, Truth and Politics.” In the address, Pinter reinforces his assessment that a “thing is not necessarily either true or false; it can be both true and false,” but clearly connects such an observation to the “exploration of reality through art.” In contrast to the artist, the citizen must distinguish between what is true and what is false. Failing to do this, the citizen risks supporting or participating in authoritarianism. While the dichotomy that Pinter constructs appears obvious enough, we invite papers that discuss, complicate, or expand how Pinter describes the distinction between the aesthetic and the political, and/or whether or not his reflections bear on the so-called post-truth era. Proposals may examine how Pinter’s description of aesthetic and political truth reflect or disrupt discussions of his so-called political plays and the way that language functions within them. Papers may also examine Pinter’s political legacy and its contemporary importance. Please submit a 250 word abstract, 2 page CV, and brief biographical statement to Matthew Roberts (mjrii@illinois.edu) by April 15th.

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Celebrating Henry Woolf Video from Harry Burton

Please check out the wonderful YouTube video from Harry Burton, "Celebrating Henry Woolf." I hope you will enjoy it.

Ann C. Hall, Professor

The Department of Comparative Humanities

Editor, The Harold Pinter Review

303D Humanities Bldg.

Louisville, KY 40292

502-852-7134

ann.hall@louisville.edu

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On Henry Woolf

David Erdos sent me his moving poem written in memory of Henry Woolf. I thought I would share it with the society. It is attached. Best, Ann

Ann C. Hall

Editor, The Harold Pinter Review

ann.hall@louisville.edu

SPECIAL H.pdf

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Henry Woolf Remembrance

A Henry Woolf Remembrance that Harry Burton sent to me. https://theartsdesk.com/theatre/remembering-henry-woolf-harold-pinters-oldest-friend

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Henry Wolf

Just a quick note to inform you that Henry Woolf left this earth yesterday. More details, I’m sure, will follow. Ann

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Arthur Miller Society Podcast

Dr. Ciaran Leinster and Dr. Ambika Singh interviewed Ann C. Hall for the Arthur Miller Society podcast. The topic of discussion was the connection between Harold Pinter and Arthur Miller. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1295477/9294501

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CFP Reminders

Deadline extended for The Harold Pinter Review. Essays are now due 1 September 2021. Please submit to https://www.editorialmanager.com/hpr/default.aspx

Theatre of the Absurd papers for the Louisville Literature and Culture Conference are also due by 1 September to ann.hall.

To submit general papers on literature and culture from 1900-on to the Louisville conference or for more information about the conference, see https://www.thelouisvilleconference.com/call-for-papers

Best, Ann

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Louisville Literature and Culture Conference and the Theatre of the Absurd

Hi everyone!

This year, I’d like to hold several panels on the theatre of the absurd at the Louisville Literature and Culture Conference, since Esslin’s book celebrated its 60th during COVID. I’m soliciting proposals for several panels, and I’m casting a staged reading of The Bald Soprano. Conference proposals are due 15 September, so I would need a brief abstract (250-500 words) from you by 1 September with your contact information. The Conference will be held in Louisville, KY from 22 February to 26 February 2022.

Unfortunately, we have no funds to offset travel expenses, but I thought I would let you about this conference. Depending on the response, we may also figure out a way to publish papers on the theatre of the absurd in The Harold Pinter Review or as an edited collection. So, if you cannot make the conference, you might be interested in submitting a paper to that special issue.

I have attached the link to the conference information, and please let others know about the special panels and the conference in general.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Ann C. Hall
Ann.Hall@louisville.edu
Send absurd papers to me directly by 1 September.

For other conference proposals, see the CFP. The deadline is 15 September.

https://www.thelouisvilleconference.com/call-for-papers

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New Publications

Jonathan Bignell just published “Cringe Histories: Pinter and Steptoe and Son.” Follow this link: https://doi.org/10.3390/h10020083

William Baker and Kenneth Womack published “PInter’s Apprenticehip and the BBC.” Follow this link:https://doi.org/10.1080/0013838X.2021.1928362
Congratulations.
Best, Ann

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The Old Vic presents THE DUMB WAITER Live streaming

The Old Vic presents THE DUMB WAITER 7-10 July 2021.

£10 tickets available for live-streamed The Dumb Waiter
The Old Vic – live-streamed
07–10 Jul

Daniel Mays (Line of Duty, White Lines) and David Thewlis (Fargo TV series, Harry Potter film series) star in Harold Pinter’s darkly funny, insidiously menacing The Dumb Waiter for the sixth production in The Old Vic’s globally live-streamed series, OLD VIC: IN CAMERA.

Ben and Gus are seasoned hitmen awaiting details of their next target in the basement of a supposedly abandoned cafe. When the dumbwaiter begins sending them mysterious food orders, the killers’ waiting game starts to unravel.

Book tickets from £10
https://www.oldvictheatre.com/whats-on/2021/live-stream-from-home/old-vic-in-camera-the-dumb-waiter

YouTube Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBfn3GMnECM

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