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The J.R.R. Tolkien/C.S. Lewis panel of the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Popular/American Culture Association Conference seeks abstracts of papers (250 words) that address various aspects of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis. Discussion of the film versions of Rings and Narnia are welcome. The chair is open to a wide variety of topics and critical approaches. The aim of the panel is to identify and characterize the recent wide acclaim given to both authors as serious thinkers and artists who have gained broad and deep appeal as popular entertainers.

Choices of AV equipment are limited to DVD/VCR/monitor/audio cassette player/carousel and overhead projector/screen.

Deadline for submission: 30 June 2009
Conference meets at Hilton Boston Logan Airport, Boston, MA
Meeting dates are 5-7 November 2009
Please address e-mail to wxm3@psu.edu
Hard copies of abstracts should be posted to the following address:

Bill Mistichelli
English Department
PSU Abington
1600 Woodland Road
Abington, PA 19001

Please include the following information with your submission:

Name
Professional Affiliation
Title of Paper
AV Requirements
E-mail address
Posted mail address
Phone: home/work or both