This one-day conference will explore the relation between the biography of major authors (Shakespeare and Montaigne) and editorial questions. In what ways – if any – did the lives of Shakespeare and Montaigne determine or shape their editorial projects. How did personal experiences (educational, political, etc.) influence writing and publishing for these two major authors? Should modern scholars take into consideration biographical elements in editing these authors? Essentially, what are the crossroads between the life and works of Renaissance authors?
Participants: Philippe Desan (University of Chicago), Richard Strier (University of Chicago), Lars Engle (University of Tulsa), Peter Mack (Warwick UNiversity), George Hoffmann (University of Michigan), Jean Balsamo (Université de Reims).
Sponsored by the University of Chicago and organized by Philippe Desan and Richard Strier, both of the University of Chicago.
The conference will include a continental breakfast. While there is no fee to attend this program, participants must register in advance. To register, please call the Center for Renaissance Studies at 312.255.3514, or send an e-mail to renaissance@newberry.org.
Funds may be available for graduate students and faculty of Consortium institutions to travel to the Newberry Library to attend the Montaigne Symposium. Contact your Consortium faculty representative for more information.