Heritage and Landscape, History

A History of Disability in England

A History of Disability in England by Simon Jarrett has recently published as part of our Historic England partnership. This thousand-year history of people with disabilities in English society ranges from the surprisingly integrated societies of the medieval and early modern periods to the institutionalisation of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This book holds important … Continue reading

Literature, Modern Languages

Otherwise I Forget: A Novel by Clémentine Mélois

Otherwise I Forget, written by Clémentine Mélois and translated by Terry J. Bradford, is a delightful panoramic view of contemporary France. In this blog post, Terry J. Bradford gives insight into his experience as a translator, and the complexities of undergoing the translation process.

History, Literature, News

Disability History Month

To mark Disability History Month in the UK, we've collated a reading list from our books and journals that engage with ideas and narratives of disability, particularly our Representations: Health, Disability, Culture and Society book series and our leading publication The Journal of Literary and Cultural Disability Studies. A history of disability in England: From … Continue reading

Journals, Modern Languages, News, open access

Modern Languages Open: Call for Section Editors

Modern Languages Open (MLO), a peer-reviewed platform for the open access publication of research from across the modern languages to a global audience, is seeking Editors for the Hispanic Studies and the Portuguese & Lusophone sections