Illustration from The Book of the City of Ladies (1405) by Christine de Pizan

The Early Modern Reading Group meets monthly to discuss a primary text from the early modern period (c. 1400-1700), paired with 1-2 critical/theoretical works. We may also explore activities like paleography, play-reading/play-going, writing workshops and more! Our endeavors will be determined based on the interests of the group.

This is an opportunity to engage with current scholarship in the field of early modern literature and test new approaches to research and pedagogy—all in a fun and low-stakes setting. We welcome anyone interested in joining. There will be snacks!

Monthly meetings will be hosted at the Centre for Renaissance and Reformation Studies in Pratt 304 (third floor of E.J. Pratt Library, at Victoria College). Our first session will be on October 5th at 1:00 P.M. We’ll discuss John Webster’s tragedy The Duchess of Malfi. We hope to see you there!

Contact:
Amena Ahmed | am.ahmed@mail.utoronto.ca
Matthew Church | matthew.church@mail.utoronto.ca
Thomas Sider | thomas.sider@mail.utoronto.ca

Schedule of Readings

Monday, October 5, 1pm–3pm, Pratt 304
John Webster, The Duchess of Malfi

Future dates TBD