“This, Too, Was Myself”: Monsters, Masculinity, and the British Empire.

@ “This, Too, Was Myself”: Monsters, Masculinity, and the British Empire. Presented by Dr. Tanushree Ghosh, Associate Professor of English at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. What does R.L. Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde reveal about masculinity, monstrosity, and the British Empire? This talk explores how the figure of the monster became a powerful way to confront and contain imperial anxieties about violence, power, identity, and the self. Doors open at 5pm, presentation begins at 5:30pm. Castle Music Room This free presentation is offered as part of the Joslyn Castle & Gardens Gothic Art & Literature Festival. No registration required. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live