Christopher Cairney (Middle Georgia State University)
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This call for papers invites proposals for SAMLA 98 on the theme of hospitality in the works of Joseph Conrad. It highlights how Conrad’s relationships both reflected and influenced his literary output throughout his career. Some relationships were more enduring than others, but all had an impact, often a profound impact, on his life and writing.

Hospitality is often understood as an act of welcome, and in this vein we welcome proposals on any aspect of Joseph Conrad’s life or writing. But given the conference theme of hospitality, we particularly invite proposals that interrogate Conrad’s association with hospitality writ large, because it may prompt us to think about the many fertile relationships he maintained, for periods of time at least.

We welcome 20-minute paper presentations. Please submit the following materials via email: an abstract (about 200 words), a brief academic bio (100–200 words), and a statement of any A/V requirements. The submission deadline is September 1, 2026. Please send all materials (abstract and bio) to Chris Cairney (christopher.cairney@mga.edu). Please also submit abstract submissions through BALLAST by clicking the submit abstract button in the top right corner of this page.