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Special feature: The Poe/tics of Reception guest ed. by Elissa Zellinger

I've decided to present a research paper on Toni Morrison's Sula this December. After this, I will have discussed all of Morrison's works with just three more novels. Once that's done, I want to start moving toward publishing a monograph on Morrison.

I submitted a paper to some journal and waited two years. The result was a suggestion to submit to a different journal because the reviewer was out of contact. I've been told that this kind of thing happens sometimes, but is that true?

As the semester ends, I reflect on studying Carson McCullers' "The Ballad of the Sad Café." It was hard for Japanese students to read the original, but a final comment-"Literature is interesting!" —showed the value of the struggle. Overcoming such challenges is truly rewarding.

Presenting at the MELUS annual conference proved to be a remarkably enriching experience. As my inaugural presentation in the United States, there were moments of initial disorientation; however, the comprehensive support provided ensured a successful completion.

The 39th annual MELUS conference is just a few days away. This is my first visit to Los Angeles. My schedule is quite tight, but I'll try to find time to visit the California African American Museum.
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My presentation at the 39th annual MELUS conference is coming up. It is my first presentation at MELUS. I will present on Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon. My honor to participate in this conference.
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My seminar this year will engage with Toni Morrison's short story, "Recitatif." Despite its brevity, I contend that its nuanced complexities offer fertile ground for student learning through close reading.
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The works of Toni Morrison, which I have been reading since I was a graduate student. They are arranged on the bookshelf with the Japanese translation.
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"Five and a half years after [Toni] Morrison’s death, it’s apparent that, while Dreaming Emmett continues to be little known even among ardent fans of her work, the play is not merely a biographical curio." -- Elon Green via @vulture.com