Call for Papers: Nature and Science in Premodern Literature
This panel is open to papers that focus on the relationship between the natural sciences and ancient, medieval, and early modern literature (before roughly 1700 CE) from all parts of the globe. This panel explores the ways in which pre- and early modern literature works with and against contemporary scientific theories, methods, and discourses. Papers may engage any element of the natural sciences, from philosophy, theology, and theory, to inventions and practical technologies. Scientific fields may include astronomy and cosmology, biology and medicine, mathematics, physics and chemistry, and many more
All abstracts should be submitted via the PAMLA website: https://pamla.ballastacademic.com/Home/S/19923
Deadline: May 25, 2026
This year’s Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association (PAMLA) will be held November 12-15 in Seattle, WA. More conference information can be found here: https://www.pamla.org/pamla2026/
Please feel free to send any questions to summer.lizer@cgu.edu.
