Spain, Portugal, and Latin America: Jewish Culture and Literature in Trans-Iberia (Panel / In-Person)


Standing Session
Spanish and Portuguese / World Literatures and Comparative Studies

Matthew Warshawsky (University of Portland)
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This session showcases papers that explore any aspect of Jewish literature and culture in Spain, Portugal, or Latin America. The session aims to shine a light on the oft unknown or forgotten experiences of Jews and people of Jewish background in the Iberian world and to make important connections between these experiences across time. Topics of particular interest may involve identity, belonging, marginalization, and relations between individuals and societies in works by and about Jews and people with a connection to Judaism in these lands. We also welcome papers that engage with the conference theme, “Our Ruling Classes: Culture, Power, Conflict," although doing so is not required.
This session showcases papers that explore any aspect of Jewish literature and culture in Spain, Portugal, or Latin America. The session aims to shine a light on the oft unknown or forgotten experiences of Jews and people of Jewish background in the Iberian world and to make important connections between these experiences across time. Topics of particular interest may involve identity, belonging, marginalization, and relations between individuals and societies in works by and about Jews and people with a connection to Judaism in these lands. We also welcome papers that engage with the conference theme, “Our Ruling Classes: Culture, Power, Conflict," although doing so is not required.