Conf/CfP - The animal in the Asian imagination: alter or alter ego, 2022, France

This colloquium explores the polysemy of the imaginary of the animal, especially the wild animal, in Asia and its functions. It considers whether the animal acts as an alter ego, a protective animal, or an alter that represents a world beyond humanity, and discusses the stakes of these representations for humanity and for coexistence with the animal world. The symposium will be followed by a publication of final texts by 1923, and will utilize literary, religious, artistic, naturalistic, symbolic, or fantastic representations across media.

Send a proposal in the form of a 300-500 word abstract with keywords and a short bibliography (APA format) and a short biography of the author (three lines), with institutional affiliation if applicable to the provided email addresses.