CfP: panel "Limits of Self-Narratives" at the 8th Conference of the European Network of Narratology (ENN)
The 8th Conference of the European Network of Narratology (ENN) invites scholars to submit proposals for the panel "Limits of Self-Narratives", organized by Larissa Muravieva (Bard College Berlin).
In contemporary culture, self-narratives have become increasingly prominent due to technological advancements, social transformations, and evolving philosophical perspectives on identity. This panel aims to explore the boundaries of self-narratives, questioning how fact and fiction intertwine in personal storytelling, as well as the ethical and political implications of narrating the self and others. The rise of trauma culture has redefined the role of self-narratives, shifting the subject from hero to victim and emphasizing vulnerability. Additionally, the expansion of digital media has transformed the relationship between narrators and audiences, enabling more interactive and participatory storytelling. However, it also raises concerns about the appropriation of others' experiences and the ethical limits of autobiographical representation.
This panel will explore the limits of self-narratives, engaging with questions such as:
- Fact vs. Fiction; Re-enactment vs. Representation in Contemporary Self-Narratives
- Narrating Self: Vulnerability vs. Heroic Representation
- Self and Other: Ethical, Political, and Discursive Aspects
- The Dialectics of ‘Narrated Self’ vs. ‘Performed Self’ in Contemporary Cultural Practices
- Narrating Self in Autofiction, Biofiction, Exofiction, and Autotheory
- Trauma and Self-Narratives: Limits of Representation
- Self-Narratives across Media
A detailed description of the panel can be read here (under panel 6).
The Conference will be held in Wuppertal (Germany), September 29 to October 2, 2025
Submission Deadline: March 1, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: March 25, 2025
For more details and submission guidelines, please see the Call for Papers.
You can submit your proposal via the submission Form
For inquiries, please contact the conference office: enn2025@uni-wuppertal.de
Read more about CfP: panel "Limits of Self-Narratives" at the 8th Conference of the European Network of Narratology (ENN)
