The Keats-Shelley Association of America Blog
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Byron and Freedom: 16th International Student Byron Conference in Historic Messolonghi
Submit to the 16th International Student Byron Conference in Messolonghi, Greece (May 18-23, 2026). Explore "Byron and Freedom" at the historic site of Byron's final months. Proposals due January 22, 2026.
Revolution, Revelation, Reconciliation: INCSA's 2026 Biennial Conference
Join INCSA's 2026 biennial conference "Revolution, Revelation, Reconciliation" in Washington, DC (July 21-24). Submit proposals by Oct 31, 2025 for this bilingual, hybrid event exploring nineteenth-century studies through innovative formats and global perspectives.
Fuel Your Research: Carl H. Pforzheimer, Jr. Research Grants
Apply for the Carl H. Pforzheimer, Jr. Research Grants supporting Romantic-era literature research. Open to graduate students, untenured faculty, and independent scholars. Deadline: November 1, 2025. Fund archival work worldwide.
“What Are You Reading?”: Dilara Kalkan
This "What Are You Reading?" features Dilara Kalkan, exploring Romanticism's revival in Dark Academia. Discover her insights on Byron, Keats, and Mary Shelley's continuing influence on contemporary literature.
New Publication: ‘The Closest Thing in History’ by John Webster
New publication alert: "The Closest Thing in History" by John Webster explores fascinating parallels between Romantic poets (Keats, Byron, Hunt, Shelley) and The Beatles, from Byronmania to Beatlemania.