Reading Bodies
Narrating Illness in Spanish and European Literatures and Cultures (1870s to 1960s and Beyond)
This AHRC-funded Fellowship analyses representations of bodies and minds in Spanish and European literatures and cultures, contributing to the rapidly-growing field of Multilingual Medical Humanities. Drawing together specialists in Modern Languages, Medical Humanities, Creative Writing, Public Health and Psychology, the project traces the development of narratives of illness from the 1870s to the 1960s, and their legacy in the present day, with particular attention to gendered representations of psychological and physical conditions. Foregrounding Hispanic Studies alongside French, German, Italian and Portuguese, the project seeks to foster collaboration and shared insights across languages and other academic disciplines. Engagement activities have highlighted readings of the language of burnout and resilience in contemporary literature and other cultural texts… Read more
Latest posts
- Reading Bodies News Item
Delighted to share a news feature on how public engagement activity for Reading Bodies underscores… Read more: Reading Bodies News Item - Writing Bodies: In Conversation with acclaimed author Sarah Moss – 7 May 2025
Join us for a discussion with author Sarah Moss as we explore the relationship between… Read more: Writing Bodies: In Conversation with acclaimed author Sarah Moss – 7 May 2025 - Impact of the Reading Bodies Anthology
The Reading Bodies project aims to challenge common assumptions about burnout by fostering communication and a sense… Read more: Impact of the Reading Bodies Anthology