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Seminar Series Explores Role of Conceptual Metaphors in Reception Studies

Discover the power of conceptual metaphors in reception studies. This seminar series aims to uncover their impact and assess their potential.

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Seminar Series Explores Role of Conceptual Metaphors in Reception Studies

A seminar series is underway, exploring the role of conceptual metaphors in reception studies. Convened by Leo Kershaw and Pantelis Michelakis, the series aims to reflect on the prioritization of these metaphors and their impact on critical judgement.

The seminars delve into the relationships between different metaphors and their links and commitments within reception studies. They also examine the concerns about Greco-Roman classics that these metaphors foreground. The series seeks to understand the affordances, functions, and purposes served by these metaphors, as well as their history, etymology, and changing uses. By exploring these aspects, the seminars aim to uncover semantic struggles and assess the limitations and unfulfilled potential of these metaphors.

The seminar series, titled 'HomeShards; Collage; Contagion: Conceptual Metaphors in Reception Studies', provides a platform for in-depth exploration of the role and impact of conceptual metaphors in reception studies. It is convened by Leo Kershaw and Pantelis Michelakis, offering valuable insights into this critical area.

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