“My Self in a Transitional State” Isherwood in California

Christopher Isherwood settled in Los Angeles in 1939 and would live there for the rest of his life. This was the definitive act in Isherwood’s effort to reimagine himself, his spirituality, his personal freedom, and his place in the modern world. International scholars explore the significance of memoir, film, and biography in order to reconstruct Isherwood’s place in contemporary culture and literary history.

Christopher Isherwood: In and Out of Print

Doug Armato discusses "Christopher Isherwood: In and Out of Print.” Armato is Director at University of Minnesota Press. This lecture was included in the session titled, “21st Century Isherwood.”

11-14
31:28

The Archival “I”: Forster, Isherwood, and the Future of Queer Biography

Wendy Moffat discusses “The Archival "I": Forster, Isherwood, and the Future of Queer Biography.” Moffat is Professor of English at Dickinson College. This lecture was included in the session titled, “21st Century Isherwood.”

11-14
42:12

A Queer Progress: Christopher Isherwood, Sexual Exceptionalism, and Thirties Berlin

Lois Cucullu discusses "A Queer Progress: Christopher Isherwood, Sexual Exceptionalism, and Thirties Berlin.” Cucullu is Professor of English at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. This lecture was included in the session titled, "Isherwood and the Creation of the Queer Self."

11-14
36:40

Queer Expatriatism, Transpacific Los Angeles, and Christopher Isherwood’s Queer Sixties

Jaime Harker discusses "Queer Expatriatism, Transpacific Los Angeles, and Christopher Isherwood’s Queer Sixties.” Harker is an associate professor of English at the University of Mississippi. This lecture was included in the session titled, "Isherwood and the Creation of the Queer Self."

11-14
36:17

Christopher and His Nonfictions: Isherwood’s American Eye and the Origins of Contemporary Memoir

Barrie Jean Borich discusses "Christopher and His Nonfictions: Isherwood’s American Eye and the Origins of Contemporary Memoir.” Borich is the American author of "Body Geographic" and other literary nonfiction books including "My Lesbian Husband." This lecture was included in the session titled, "Isherwood and the Creation of the Queer Self."

11-14
29:02

In Search of a Spiritual Home: Christopher Isherwood and Vedanta

Bidhan Roy discusses "In Search of a Spiritual Home: Christopher Isherwood and Vedanta”. Roy is Professor of English at California State University, Los Angeles. This lecture was included in the session titled, "Isherwood and the Spiritual Life."

11-13
36:47

The “Art” of Living: Writing as Transformative Spiritual Practice in Isherwood’s “My Guru and His Disciple”

Jamie Carr discusses "The "Art" of Living: Writing as Transformative Spiritual Practice in Isherwood’s, "My Guru and His Disciple." Carr associate professor of English and the Director of the liberal arts program at Niagara University. This lecture was included in the session titled, "Isherwood and the Spiritual Life."

11-13
25:25

“Enlarging their clearing in the jungle”: The (Modest) Significance of “My Guru and His Disciple”

Victor Marsh discusses "Enlarging their clearing in the jungle": The (Modest) Significance of "My Guru and His Disciple.” Marsh is Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Queensland. This lecture was included in the session titled, "Isherwood and the Spiritual Life."

11-13
42:17

Isherwood as Travel Writer

Lisa Colletta discusses "Isherwood as Travel Writer." Colletta is Full Professor of English Literature and Director of the Communication and English Program at the American University of Rome. This lecture was included in the session titled, "Reconsidering Isherwood in the 1950s and ‘60s."

11-13
40:20

Re-assessing the Context of “The World in the Evening”; or, Literary History is Not History

Robert Caserio discusses "Re-assessing the Context of "The World in the Evening"; or, Literary History is Not History." Caserio is Professor of English at The Pennsylvania State University. This lecture was included in the session titled, "Reconsidering Isherwood in the 1950s and ‘60s."

11-13
40:20

Isherwood’s “Jolly Corner” in “Down There on a Visit” : The Christopher Who Was Encounters the Christopher Who Might Have Been”

Carola M. Kaplan discusses "Isherwood’s “Jolly Corner” in “Down There on a Visit” : The Christopher Who Was Encounters the Christopher Who Might Have Been”. Kaplan is Professor of English Emerita, California State University, Pomona. This lecture was included in the session titled, "Reconsidering Isherwood in the 1950s and ‘60s."

11-13
31:28

Welcoming Remarks by Steve Hindle

Steve Hindle welcomes participants and attendees to the "My Self in a Transitional State" Isherwood in California" conference, held at the Huntington Library on November 13–14, 2015. Hindle is the W. M. Keck Foundation Director of Research at The Huntington.

11-13
15:52

Opening Remarks by Sue Hodson and James Berg

Sue Hodson and James Berg deliver the the opening remarks to the "My Self in a Transitional State" Isherwood in California" conference, held at the Huntington Library on November 13–14, 2015. Hodson is Curator, Literary Manuscripts at The Huntington. Berg is Dean, Arts and Sciences at College of the Desert.

11-13
08:38

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