| | Here's my abstract for the CEA conference in March in San Antonio:
"The Birth of the Word in the Soul: The Power of Voice in Meister Eckhart's 14th Century Mysticism"
The concept of Logos or Word is prevalent in both Christianity and the faiths of other mysticisms. The idea that the spoken or written Word, made possible through an individual's Voice, has power, is prevalent not only in religious contexts but in a lot of literature today. One's Voice has the power of creation - to create objects, ideas, incantations, and realities.
My paper will explore how fourteenth century Dominican mystic Meister Eckhart pushed the boundaries of his Catholic faith to show that we are all Creators when we let the spirit of the divine speak through our individual Voices. Later in the paper I will show examples of how this tradition of Voice has manifested itself throughout more contemporary literature as a source of agency in works such as 20th century African American poetry, popular science fiction films, and contemporary Young Adult fantasy and general fiction.
I don't think it's a tight enough concept yet to be actually chosen for the conference, but I am hopeful. And, really, what have I got to lose?
1,841 NaNo words so far. (I'm boureemusique for anybody who wants to add me as a writing buddy.) I hope to get to 2,500 before bed tonight. Now, though, I need to go to a welcome home party for a friend of mine who just finished boot camp for the Army Reserve.
Happy November!
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Mutual, m'lady.
