Sixth Annual Milton Convention
19-23 July 1999
The themes chosen for this symposium are Milton and the Civil War, Milton
and Marvell, and Milton and the Millennium, but in practice papers on any aspect of
Milton's life, work and context will be welcome.
Papers should be designed so that they may be delivered in twenty minutes. The Programme
Committee now invites draft papers, or proposals for papers of about 500 words. In the
latter case, the Committee may require to see the full text before making a decision. The
deadline for submissions is 15 September 1998, though the Committee will welcome drafts
and proposals submitted before that time.
The City of York is rich in historic buildings and historic associations. In the 17th
century the King's Manor, now part of the University, was the seat of government for the
North of England. The Civil War impinged on the City in many ways, most notably in 1644,
when the siege of York was followed by the battle of Marston Moor. Several places of 17th
century interest will be visited in the course of the Symposium, including Newburgh Priory
(associated with Cromwell), Castle Howard, and - we hope -Appleton House.
The Symposium is being organised by Graham Parry of the University of York. The Chair of
the Programme Committee is Nigel Smith of Keble College, Oxford.
Details of booking arrangements will be circulated in due course. The
estimated cost of the conference is £400. Draft papers and proposals should be submitted
to Professor Graham Parry, Department of English, University of York, Heslington, York YO1
5DD, England. Fax 01904-433372.
E-mail enquiries should be addressed to gp8@york.ac.uk
Thomas N. Corns
secretary to the standing committee of the International Milton Symposium
© 1997-, R.G. Siemens (Editor, EMLS).
(PD 1 May 1998)