The following call for papers is posted on behalf of the Mark Twain Circle of America. Please direct all queries to the e-mail address at the end of this message.--Kevin B. ~~~~~ CALL FOR PAPERS AMERICAN LITERATURE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CONVENTION SAN FRANCISCO, CA., MAY 22-25, 2008 The Mark Twain Circle will offer two sessions at the ALA convention, centering on the following general topics: 1. Mark Twain's Use of History--ideas and events from the past that influenced him. 2. The International Mark Twain--Twain's involvement in international events, and/or their impact on him. Papers must not take longer than 20 minutes to present. The deadline for receipt of complete manuscripts is Jan. 15, 2008. All papers should be sent to: Prof. Lawrence I. Berkove Dept. of Humanities Univ. of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI 48128 [log in to unmask]