We’ve found for you an opportunity to present a paper at the upcoming conference, Swords, Sorcery, Sandals and Space: The Fantastika and the Classical World, 29 June – 1 July 2013, hosted by the Science Fiction Foundation.
Those studying the Fantastika (science fiction, fantasy and horror) know that the genres have some of their strongest roots in the literature of the Graeco-Roman world (Homer’s Odyssey, Lucian’s True History). At the same time, scholars of Classical Reception are increasingly investigating all aspects of popular culture, and have begun looking at science fiction. However, scholars of the one are not often enough in contact with scholars of the other. This conference aims to bridge the divide, and provide a forum in which sf and Classical Reception scholars can meet and exchange ideas.
Deadline for submissions is 30 September 2012, and for more information, email conferences@sf-foundation.org, or visit http://sf-foundation.org/.
