Dilara Kalkan

Today marks the 175th anniversary of Mary W. Shelley’s passing. She was more than just the author of Frankenstein. She was a versatile writer who contributed greatly to literature with novels, short stories, a children’s book, travel writings, and poems. Here is one of my favorite poems by Mary:

That’s very kind to hear, thank you! Seeing a sample entry is helpful for understanding the scope and format. I’ll be glad if my thesis can eventually take its place among those earlier works.

Happy birthday Lord Byron!

Mary Shelley after reading Thomas Moore's edition of his Letters and Journals:

I have also came across some people say that Donna often prefers Italian magazines for the interviews, I have no idea if this info is true or not...

That’s reassuring to hear, thank you. Even knowing that such a range of theses exists is encouraging. For now I’ll continue working with what’s accessible to me, and I’ll be very curious to see the Catalogue once it’s available!

Also, is this a new interview? I'm planning to use it also because she mentions Shelley there!

Thank you so much for sending this! I'll definitely have to check it. If everything goes without any problem, my thesis will be finished on June so I'm excited to contribute to the field even though it will be in Turkish and not in English...

Totally! However, I live in Turkey and my sources are so so limited that's why searching on the net is my primary option... And that, definitely requires lots of effort 🖋

Thanks for the reply! I'm doing my MA on Tartt's writing within the Romanticism scope so I'm searching as many sources as I can find on the internet :)

Last week I tried to make my own miniature dollhouse 🏠 Now for the first time in my life I actually have a dollhouse, which is so exciting to me! ✨️
It is all handmade by me, with love & care for the Shelleys and of course the amazing M.Wollstonecraft 🖤 I am so happy to share the result with you all!

Hello, is there any English version of this book?

I’m excited to share that my paper “Reimagining Mary Shelley through Pre-Raphaelite Eyes: Lucy Madox Brown’s Biography and the Labour of Literary Memory” is published in the Winter issue of PRS Review: “Working Wonders".

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Thank you! ☁️ It was such a pleasure to share the panel, everyone’s papers were fantastic, and the discussion was so inspiring! Huge thanks also to @davidhiggins.bsky.social for chairing and to BARS, for organizing this wonderful event! Truly grateful for the opportunity.

Upcoming BARS Digital Event: Volcanic Romanticism (30 Oct 7pm UK time)

Presentations from Dilara Kalkan, Katerina Liontou, Chloe Melvin, and Kate Nankervis on aspects of the Diodata Circle, weather, climate, and volcanic sublimity

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Reminder that I am chairing an online event tomorrow night on 'Volcanic Romanticism'. Featuring talks by @katlion.bsky.social, @womanofclouds.bsky.social, Dilara Kalkan, and Chloe Melvin. You can register for free at the link below. @bars.bsky.social
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Volcanic Romanticism!! 🌋On a Thursday evening with @bars.bsky.social ! What could be more thrilling? Please join me, @dilarakalkan.bsky.social Chloe Melvin, Katerina Liontou and @davidhiggins.bsky.social on 30th October at 7.30pm to discuss the weather of 1816, the Diodati Circle, and more!

In autumn, we don’t just eat, we feast on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Chapter 5 open, fork poised over literary delight, puzzle and sculpture to taste the story with our eyes… Savouring every detail of this classic this season.

“What Are You Reading?”: Dilara Kalkan — K-SAA This "What Are You Reading?" features Dilara Kalkan, exploring Romanticism's revival in Dark Academia. Discover her insights on Byron, Keats, and Mary Shelley's continuing influence on contemporary li...

#KSAABlog: This month's "What Are You Reading?" interview features @dilarakalkan.bsky.social! Kalkan explores the legacy of Romanticism in contemporary literature (such as Dark Academia) and runs a beautiful and well-researched Instagram account called "odetoshelley." www.k-saa.org/blog/wayr-di...

🎉 I'm featured on the Keats-Shelley Association of America blog! Thank you for giving young students like me the chance to express ourselves and contribute to this meaningful and inspiring field. 😊

Thank you so much for the clarification! I’ll reach out to Dr. Callaghan via email, this means a lot to me.

Hi! May I ask if it's okay for a Master's student in English Literature (focused on English Romanticism) to apply? I'm from Türkiye and would love to try, it's my dream to work with a focus on the Shelleys.

Today I got the chance to see the first copy of William Blake's America a Prophecy which was published in 1793! My first time seeing a book that old and original!

I'm so excited to share that I'll take a part in BARS Digital Symposium Global Romanticism with Byron's Ottoman Impressions

I must confess that I really don't know how to use one 😅🥲

This sounds like a wonderful space for anyone interested in Romanticism! I wish I could join too, but it is currently banned in my country. Still, highly recommend reaching out if you're able to! 🌿📚

Romanticism, according to my cat: sit dramatically, ignore citations, repeat. Pure Romantic rebellion.

It's so beautiful!!

Now that the seminar phase has ended, here’s a post looking back on a semester with the Romantics. These are some of the books I read, filled with powerful stories, emotional poems, and ideas that lingered long into the night. Research? If the poets start to feel like friends then it absolutely was.

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Thank you so much, Kate. That means a lot! I’m really glad it resonates with your research. I’ll definitely share the exact date and details as soon as they’re confirmed. I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing you there in autumn '25!