The South Central Society for Eighteenth Century Studies invites you to present papers and organize conference panels on being lost and found in the long eighteenth century. Whether one is lost at sea or lost in thought, finding one's bearings can bring about new insights and inspirations. Discovering the answers to the mysteries of existence has led to whole new understandings of the world around and within us -- and whole new speculations about the unseen and unknown. We look forward to hearing your guiding perspectives.

Individual paper proposals and proposals for full panels (with presenters) will be accepted until December 1, 2024. Before submitting an individual paper proposal, please see our list of proposed panels below and contact the chair directly. We recommend that you include an abstract of up to 250 words along with the paper's title. If none of the panels seems to fit your idea, contact Kevin Cope.

The conference will be held February 6-8, 2025 at the Magnolia Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Please note that this is a change of venue from the previous call.

Registration will be $149. 

Visit SCSECS.net for a CFP and more details.