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Laura Rattray

@drlaurarattray.bsky.social

Reader in American Literature, University of Glasgow. All things Edith Wharton, US women's writing, modernism, 1930s, Transatlantic Literary Women

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Folklore & Women: The power of folklore in reclaiming female stories How have myths and fairytales shaped feminist thought? Explore the power of folklore, its symbols and role in today’s society. With Q+A.

Still some last minute tickets left for my Folklore & Women event in Manchester on the 6th August!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/folklore-w...

29.07.2025 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Edith Wharton Summit - The Mount | Edith Wharton's Home | Lenox, MA The Mount is the home of Edith Wharton in Lenox, MA - the Berkshires. This annual Summit presents new scholarship, experiences, and talks.

Edith Wharton Summit at The Mount next June! Please help us spread the word. Submissions deadline: 1 October

edithwharton.org/calendar/sum...

17.07.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Had the most amazing two days of papers, conversations, and laughter at the Transatlantic Literary Women Symposium 🩷 thank you to my beautiful, brilliant teammates for making it such a success @laurakatherine95.bsky.social @drlaurarattray.bsky.social 🩷

05.07.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I loved every minute of this event. But most of all, I loved working with two fantastic, inspiring teammates πŸ₯° Thank you!

06.07.2025 06:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fun first day at the Transatlantic Literary Women Symposium @shelbyjudge.bsky.social @laurakatherine95.bsky.social

04.07.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Jane Austen in the Public Gardens: A 250th Birthday Celebration Event in Halifax, NS by Sarah Emsley on Sunday, August 17 2025 with 110 people interested.

@sarahemsley.bsky.social is hosting a 250th birthday celebration in honour of #JaneAusten on Sunday, August 17 at 4:30 at the #Halifax Public Gardens.

I *hope* to get there,too.

www.facebook.com/events/21121...

30.06.2025 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Our TLW symposium is THIS WEEKEND!! Tickets are free, attendees are fabulous… hope to see you all on Friday & Saturday πŸ“š

01.07.2025 07:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Reminder that you can still grab online tickets for our Symposium on Friday and Saturday THIS WEEK!!

Programme and tickets available below - we have panels and pub quizzes and book clubs - come join us!

30.06.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TLW Symposium 2025: Programme & Tickets The Transatlantic Literary Women Symposium is happening at the University of Derby on the 4th-5th July 2025. It’s also a completely hybrid event, so you’re also able to tune in and part…

First post on Bluesky 🀞:
I’m really looking forward to this week’s Transatlantic Literary Women symposium, led by the brilliant @shelbyjudge.bsky.social
There’s still time to join us:
transatlanticladies.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/t...

30.06.2025 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

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