Opens
Monday, March 30, 2026
Location
Beaumont, Texas, United States
Venue
Lamar University
Hosted by
Center for History and Culture, Lamar University
The symposium explores storytelling as a form of communication that energizes societies, serves agendas, and shapes literatures through genres like “bayou gothic,” “Southern noir,” “country hood,” and “petrofiction.” It positions the region within national and global forces while grounding it in unique locality. Fellows commit to submitting drafts by March 2, 2026, participating in events on March 30-31, 2026, including manuscript workshops and poster presentations, and revising papers for publi
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