The international conference “The Receptions of Ophelia, 1599–1900” concluded on December 11, 2024, in the splendid setting of the Chiostro Santa Maria delle Vittorie.
The conference, organized by Professor Emanuel Stelzer, offered a unique opportunity to explore the literary and cultural receptions of Shakespeare’s famous character Ophelia. The analysis ranged from the original early modern context to the end of the nineteenth century, adopting an interdisciplinary approach that enriched the understanding of the topic.
The Project “Accessing Ophelia”
The event was part of the sub-project “Accessing Ophelia,” an integral component of our department’s Project of Excellence “Inclusive Humanities.”
“Accessing Ophelia” aims to investigate the representation of cognitive disability in theatrical works from the sixteenth century to the present. It devotes particular attention to the reception of certain female Shakespearean characters, with Ophelia at the forefront.
For more information on the “Accessing Ophelia” project, click here.