# What Makes Literature? Redefining Realism, Poetics, and Belonging

- Dates: 16 September 2026 to 18 September 2026
- Location: Institute of Literature, Folklore and Art at the University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia
- Address: Mūkusalas street 3, Riga, LV-1423, Latvia
- Industry: EdTech

## About

This international conference invites researchers and scholars to explore the evolving nature of literature. It focuses on its role in cultural identity, aesthetic expression, and belonging, particularly through realism and poetics.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://lulfmi.lv/en/news/call-for-papers-for-international-conference-what-makes-literature-redefining-realism-poetics-and-belonging)
- [Call for speakers](https://lulfmi.lv/en/news/call-for-papers-for-international-conference-what-makes-literature-redefining-realism-poetics-and-belonging) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Dirk Göttsche, University of Nottingham, Emeritus
- Rosa Mucignat, King’s College London
- Riikka Rossi, University of Helsinki

## Where to stay

- **St. Peter's**: 90 m from the venue, 23 Peldu iela, Rīga, LV-1050
- **Garden Palace**: 100 m from the venue, 28 Grēcinieku iela, Rīga, LV-1050
- **Hilton Garden Inn Riga Old Town**: 140 m from the venue, 4 stars, 25 Grēcinieku iela, Rīga, LV-1050
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rixrlgi-hilton-garden-inn-riga-old-town/)
  - Phone: +371 67108008
- **Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel**: 160 m from the venue, 4 stars, 33 11. novembra krastmala, Rīga, LV-1050
  - Phone: +371 66777862
- **Rixwell Old Riga Palace Hotel**: 230 m from the venue, 4 stars, 8/10 Minsterejas iela, Rīga, LV-1050
  - [Hotel website](https://www.rixwell.com/orp)
  - Phone: +371 67559790
- **Hestia Hotel Draugi**: 260 m from the venue, 3 Mārstaļu iela, Rīga, LV-1050
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hestiahotels.com/draugi/)
  - Phone: +371 67820200
- **Neiburgs**: 270 m from the venue, 25/27 Jauniela, Rīga, LV-1050
  - [Hotel website](https://www.neiburgs.com/)
  - Phone: +371 67115522
- **Justus**: 270 m from the venue, 24 Jauniela, Rīga, LV-1050
  - [Hotel website](http://www.hoteljustus.lv/)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/what-makes-literature-redefining-realism-poetics-and-belonging/