“The Medieval Presence in Modern Identities”

March 21, 2019 at 4:30pm ~ Pettengill G65

> Dr. Jennifer Lorden, Grinnell College
“Rude Exclamations”: Beowulf, Identity, and the Making of Medieval English

> Dr. Spencer Strub, Harvard University
“A Critical History of Adventure”

Moderated by Professor José Villagrana

Following the talks, all were invited to have lunch and casual conversation about pre-modern literary studies and the discourses of race, colonialism, and feminism.

This event was sponsored by English, African American Studies, and Classical and Medieval Studies.