Fragments of Meaning: Dialogues in Language, Literature and Culture

Abstract

Fragments of Meaning: Dialogues in Language, Literature, and Culture brings together a selection of peer-reviewed contributions originally presented at the 47th International Conference of the Spanish Association of Anglo-American Studies (AEDEAN), held at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, from 6 to 8 November 2024. With the participation of over 500 scholars from Spain and abroad, the conference reaffirmed AEDEAN’s role as a leading forum for scholarly dialogue in the fields of English linguistics, literature, and cultural studies. This volume reflects the intellectual vitality and interdisciplinary breadth of the conference. Its essays explore how meaning is constructed, contested, and transformed across linguistic, literary, and cultural domains. Taken together, they form a compelling academic contribution, attesting to the dynamic, plural, and fragmentary nature of meaning itself. We hope that this collection will serve as a valuable resource for scholars, educators, and students alike, and as a testimony to the ongoing relevance and vitality of English Studies within both Spanish and international contexts.