Medical Melville

Melville’s characters experience a range of conditions—from deafness to dyspepsia. How does the author stage the drama of treatment? What kind of doctoring does Melville advocate? Biographical approaches welcome. 200-word abstracts and CVs.

Deadline for submissions: Saturday, 11 March 2023

Ralph Savarese, Grinnell C (savarese@grinnell.edu )