Objective Sermons and drama were the two major performative genres in medieval England, and they both constituted authoritative, didactic modes of discourse. The questions concerning the relationship between the two genres are very urgent and the proposed research can offer an accurate insight into the problem of possible cross-fertilisation, into plays' and sermons' literary and performative qualities, and into their role and status in late medieval devotional culture. The research will focus on four main areas of investigation: historical connections between the two genres, the performative qualities of sermons and plays, the presentation of preacher-like characters on the stage, and the orthodoxy or heterodoxy of drama. It will be published as a monograph, entitled 'Sermons and Drama in Medieval England: Evaluating the relationship between allied genres of performance'. I also intend to publish the findings in peer-reviewed journals and at international conferences, and to organise a conference on sermons and other genres of literature in medieval Europe, further raising the awareness of EU-funded research. Because of its multidisciplinary nature, the research will be of interest to scholars across disciplinary and national boundaries. There will also be many opportunities for outreach throughout the Fellowship. Both host institutions, the University of Bristol and the University of Toronto, can boast of an excellent profile in the study of medieval literature and culture and in the study of drama. My mentors are internationally recognised as first-rate medieval drama scholars and have extensive experience in participating in large-scale, international projects. At Toronto, I shall moreover complete an apprenticeship in staging early drama with the renowned Poculi Ludique Societas. This will significantly increase my status as a specialist of medieval drama, enable me to acquire valuable new skills, and have an enormous impact on my future research and teaching career. Fields of science humanitieshistory and archaeologyhistorymedieval historyhumanitieslanguages and literatureliterature studiesliterary genres Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IOF - Marie Curie Action: "International Outgoing Fellowships for Career Development" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IOF See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IOF - International Outgoing Fellowships (IOF) Coordinator UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL EU contribution € 248 220,90 Address BEACON HOUSE QUEENS ROAD BS8 1QU Bristol United Kingdom See on map Region South West (England) Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area Bristol, City of Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Philip Norman (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data
