Sharon D. King

Sharon D. King (Ph.D., Comparative Literature, UCLA, 1995) is a scholar, translator, and writer with publications and presentations primarily in the areas of medieval and Renaissance theatre and literatures of the fantastic.

Programming for Sharon D. King
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Sat 14:00 (A17) 1 hr
The Boundary Beneath: A Glimpse at Underwear in Speculative Literature and Film

Portrayals of undergarments in speculative fiction and film point to the frail, barely protected, sometimes frivolous, often erotic, and ultimately grubby underbelly that characterizes and yet separates humanity from most fantastic realms. Beginning with a short video overview, Dr. King's presentation will explore the topic of the frontier beneath through religion and folklore; early modern, juvenile, and graphic literature; and TV and feature film.

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