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MRDS CALL FOR PAPERS--MLA 2001 The Medieval and Renaissance Drama Society is seeking papers on the following subjects for 2 sessions at the 2001 MLA Convention in New Orleans: Session 1: Katharine of Aragon and Tudor Drama Papers assessing records of Katharine's marriage festival (1501), its influence on Tudor dramatic forms, and/or Katharine as sponsor, actor, and subject in dramatic performance. 1-page abstracts by 9 Mar.; Gloria J. Betcher, MRDS Secretary/Treasurer ([log in to unmask]) Session 2: St. Michael Is a Sissy: The Popularity of Demons and Dragons in Early Drama Papers assessing the compelling nature of evil entities in early drama, their portrayal and/or socio-cultural significance. 1-page abstracts by 9 Mar; Gloria J. Betcher, MRDS Secretary/Treasurer ([log in to unmask]). We invite abstract submissions from all interested parties, including those who are not current members of MRDS or MLA; however, you should be aware that if your paper is selected for presentation, MLA requires you to become a member of their organization by 1 April 2001. All abstracts should be submitted electronically so that they may be forwarded efficiently to the session organizers for consideration. To help us sort submissions, please indicate the name of the session for which you are submitting your abstract. We look forward to reading your submissions! With apologies for cross-posting, Gloria Betcher ************************* ****************** Gloria J. Betcher, Ph.D. Secretary/Treasurer Medieval and Renaissance Drama Society Dept. of English Iowa State University 206 Ross Hall Ames, IA 50011 (515) 294-3026 http://www.public.iastate.edu/~gbetcher [log in to unmask]