Poetics of Memory and Trauma (ICPMTR-26)

This track explores the intricate relationship between poetic forms and the representation of traumatic memories. It invites discussions on how poetry serves as a medium for articulating personal and collective experiences of trauma.

Focusing on the intersection of culture and memory, this session examines how poetry reflects and shapes collective identities. Participants will analyze the role of poetic expression in preserving and transmitting cultural narratives.

This track investigates the psychological implications of poetic testimony in the context of trauma. It seeks to understand how poetry can facilitate healing and provide insight into the human psyche.

Exploring the concept of narrative trauma, this session highlights the significance of poetic voice in recounting traumatic experiences. Scholars will discuss the ways in which poetry can give voice to the silenced and marginalized.

This track addresses the ethical considerations in the representation of memory and trauma within literary studies. Participants will engage with the responsibilities of poets and scholars in portraying sensitive subjects.

Focusing on the interplay between poetic identity and historical trauma, this session invites discussions on how poets navigate their identities in relation to historical events. It will explore the ways in which personal and collective histories inform poetic creation.

This track examines innovative techniques in trauma writing within poetry. Participants will analyze how form and structure can enhance the emotional impact of traumatic narratives.

Exploring the structural aspects of poetry, this session investigates how memory influences poetic form and content. Scholars will discuss the ways in which memory shapes the aesthetic choices of poets.

This track focuses on the role of poetry in articulating collective memory as a form of resistance against oppression. Participants will explore how poetic works can challenge dominant narratives and foster social change.

Encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue, this session invites contributions that bridge poetry with fields such as psychology, history, and cultural studies. Participants will explore how these intersections enrich our understanding of memory and trauma.

This track examines contemporary poetic works that engage with themes of trauma and memory. Scholars will analyze the aesthetic choices that poets make to convey the complexities of traumatic experiences.