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‘Every thing by turns and nothing long’
‘Every thing by turns and nothing long’
CALL FOR PAPERS
Byron’s own character diagnosis, reported by Lady Blessington, suggests his oft-remarked protean nature. But was this an accurate assessment of Byron and the Byronic? How changeable was Byron? How did he approach movement and change, and adapt to new circumstances? What features remain constants in his life and work?
The conference organisers invite papers that explore any aspect of Byron’s engagement with themes of change and constancy, transience and permanence. Topics that might be considered include:
Travel, Place and Environment
Travel, Place and Environment
Novelty, Trends and Fashions
Identity and Belonging
Love, Friendship and Sexuality
Birth and Death
Spontaneity and Mobility
Betrayal
Moods and Emotions
Reading Habits and Preferences
Time and Memory
Time and Memory
Contrariety
National, Political and Cultural Affiliations
Ages and Stages
Literary Forms and Traditions
Constancy and Faithfulness
Poetic Experimentation
Appearance and Self-Image
New Science and Technology
Plenary Speakers: Prof. Gavin Hopps (St. Andrews), Dr. Piya Pal-Lapinski (Bowling Green State), Dr. Alan Rawes (Manchester)
Academic Committee: Madeleine Callaghan, Peter Francev, Mirka Horova, Jonathan Sachs, Diego Saglia, Maria Schoina, Jonathon Shears.
Conference Committee: Jonathon Shears, Sharon Faulke, Lily Martin, Emily Paterson-Morgan
Abstracts of approx. 300 words should be sent to the Academic Committee at conferencebyron2026@keele.ac.uk by 22nd January 2026.
Please include your name, title and academic affiliation. Direct any enquiries to Jonathon Shears at the same email address. The Committee welcome proposals for panels on any aspect of the conference theme. The Committee will provide confirmation of acceptance of papers by 6 th February 2026
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