Experts in the literature, history, geography, and archaeology of 16th- and 17th-century Britain examine four key geographic sites—body, house, neighborhood, and region—to illuminate the important spatial structures and concepts that define the early modern engagement with the world. The conference was held at The Huntington on Oct. 14–15, 2016.
John M. Adrian from University of Virginia’s College at Wise delivers a talk titled “Archbishop Parker, Canterbury, and the Practice of Hospitality in Queen Elizabeth’s 1573 Progress through Kent.” This talk was included in the session titled “Region.”
Part of “Early Modern Literary...
Published 10/15/16
Christopher Highley from Ohio State University delivers a talk titled “‘Our little state in the Blackfriars’: Neighbourhood and Identity in a London Liberty.” This talk was included in the session titled “Neighbourhood.”
Part of “Early Modern Literary Geographies,” a conference held at The...
Published 10/15/16
Frances Dolan from University of California, Davis, delivers a talk titled “Hedges.” This talk was included in the session titled “Neighbourhood.”
Part of “Early Modern Literary Geographies,” a conference held at The Huntington Oct. 14–15, 2016.
Published 10/15/16