The Toronto Old English Colloquium invites scholars and enthusiasts to delve into the intriguing Old English manuscript, MS Junius 11, on April 17, 2025. Hosted at the University of Toronto's Centre for Medieval Studies, the event will include a symposium featuring three papers that examine themes of epistemology, imagery, and heroism in the manuscript's poetry. A keynote lecture by Janet Ericksen will explore the manuscript's unique pages, arguing that its 'gaps' stimulate reflective reading, enhancing engagement and understanding. A reception in the Great Hall will follow the talks, fostering community interaction.
The Toronto Old English Colloquium will explore the complexities of MS Junius 11, emphasizing both its poetic elements and visual intricacies.
The event includes a symposium featuring three scholarly papers, focusing on various themes derived from the poems of the Junius Manuscript.
Keynote speaker Janet Ericksen discusses how the manuscript's gaps encourage reflective reading, challenging traditional views of its incompleteness.
The event fosters engagement with Old English literature, promoting both academic exploration and community discussion through its in-person and online format.
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