Leiden Arts in Society Blog

Modern and Contemporary Studies

The sound of silence: WW II memory in present and past

In her research, Yra van Dijk works on memory culture and digital memory of the Shoah. In the context of our 'Arts in Society' theme, she discusses the difficulties around remembrance as 4 May (Dutch Remembrance Day) approaches.

Yra van Dijk • 02-05-2019

Modern and Contemporary Studies

To ‘Be Happy!’ - or Not to Be

In her research, Esther Op de Beek works on happiness in contemporary literature. In the context of our 'Arts in Society' theme, she challenges the common idea that we should always strive for happiness through a range of literary examples.

Esther Op de Beek • 04-04-2019

Classics and Classical Civilisation

MOM 4: Every citizen needs a mother (or father) (II)

The Month of the Mother's (MOM) last blog: Not only men but women as well can exploit the parent motif in their political self-presentation. This week, we will look at the image of the female leader as mother of the people.

Leanne Jansen • 28-03-2019

Medieval and Early Modern Studies

MOM 3: Blessed Be the Fruit: Why The Handmaid’s Tale’s Sexual Politics Are Not Medieval

23 to 31 March is the Dutch National Week of the Book. For this reason, the month March will be devoted to this year's theme ‘de moeder de vrouw’, as the Month of the Mother (MOM). This week: politics of sex, marriage and motherhood in The Handmaid's Tale.

Lieke Smits • 19-03-2019

Modern and Contemporary Studies

MOM 2: Art and the Maternal

23 to 31 March is the Dutch National Week of the Book. The month March will be devoted to this year's theme ‘de moeder de vrouw’, as the Month of the Mother (MOM). This week: how art contemplates experiences of childbirth and postpartum trauma.

Annabel Kanaar • 14-03-2019

Medieval and Early Modern Studies · Modern and Contemporary Studies

MOM 1: In Love with Your Stepmother

23 to 31 March is the Dutch National Week of the Book. For this reason, the month March will be devoted to this year's theme ‘de moeder de vrouw’, as the Month of the Mother (MOM). This week's blog explores a son's problematic love for his stepmother.

Tim Vergeer • 07-03-2019

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The sound of silence: WW II memory in present and past

To ‘Be Happy!’ - or Not to Be

MOM 4: Every citizen needs a mother (or father) (II)

MOM 3: Blessed Be the Fruit: Why The Handmaid’s Tale’s Sexual Politics Are Not Medieval

MOM 2: Art and the Maternal

MOM 1: In Love with Your Stepmother