Don Quixote, a seventeenth-century, Spanish burlesque parody of an older myth about chivalric ideals, inspired poets, dramatists, novelists, composers, choreographers, illustrators, painters, cartoonists, sculptors, graphic artists, cultural historians and philosophers to consider the impact of the quixotic in our world. The purpose of this conference is to explore the myths surrounding the novel written by Cervantes and the authentic new myths surrounding the reproductions, translations, adaptations and imitations of Don Quixote around the world and throughout history. This interdisciplinary learning experience will center on interactive discussions and workshops with participants representing their own disciplines. Electronic abstracts of papers, presentations, performances and workshops are due April 30, 2005. Notification of acceptance will be made by May 16. Completed working papers for discussion and materials for workshops must be submitted electronically with registration by July 25, 2005. Submission of selected of papers/presentations and workshop results for electronic publication are due January 6, 2006.We invite presentations, papers, performances, workshops for unraveling myth(s) concerning Don Quixote in the following disciplines: Art, Languages and Literatures, Theatre and Dance, Spanish Culture and History, Music, Philosophy, Ethnic Studies, TV/Film Studies, Popular Culture, Feminist/Gender Studies.
