Before Empathy: Einfühlung around 1800

Seeking presentations on the varieties of Einfühlung around 1800, charting a prehistory of empathy: How do different genres, genders, and discourses impact the sharing of feeling? How do authors translate emotions? 250-word abstract and bio.

Deadline for submissions: Sunday, March 15, 2026

Ellwood H. Wiggins Jr., University of Washington (wiggins1@uw.edu ) Forrest Finch, The Pennsylvania State University - University Park Campus (jff5582@psu.edu )