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1776-2026: Visions of Freedom - EAAS 36th Biennial Conference. Bologna September 1-4, 2026. Call For Papers
In the introduction to his book The Story of American Freedom (1999), Eric Foner wrote: “Americans’ love of liberty has been represented by poles, caps, and statues, and acted out by burning stamps and draft cards, running away from slavery, and demonstrating for the right to vote. If asked to explain or justify their actions, public or private, Americans are likely to respond, ‘It’s a free country’”. Published at the dawn of the new millennium, this statement poses a lasting challenge, at once historical, cultural, literary and political: what does the idea of freedom here imply? What do a series of images mean, considering that they can be appropriated by different if not opposing perspectives? How many visions of freedom have been pursued, accomplished, abused or exploited in the past 250 years? EAAS 2026 intends to address these questions, investigating the ever-changing reality of the United States.
Go to pageImportant Dates
• Abstract Submission from August 1st. Deadline: October 15, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: December 15, 2025
• Registration deadline for authors: April 30, 2026
• Conference Dates: September 1-4, 2026
