Emancipatory Narratives in Eighteenth-Century German Literature and Drama

We invite papers on emancipatory narratives in eighteenth-century German literature and drama, including concerns with social rights, resistance to political oppression, and critiques of colonialism and slavery. Please submit a 250-word abstract and brief bio.

Deadline for submissions: Friday, March 20, 2026

Gaby Pailer, U of British Columbia (pailer@mail.ubc.ca ) Elena Stramaglia, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg (elena.stramaglia@fau.de )