The panel organizer seeks proposals fr papers on depictions of France or the French in Egyptian literature from either the medieval period (preferably 12th or 13th centuries) or the 19th century. Papers relating to Alexandria are especially encouraged.

Abstracts should be approximately 300 words and may be sent in an email message or by attachment (Microsoft Word only, please), or they may be faxed. Please send proposals as soon as possible, but no later than November 30, 2002. Participants must be members of the ALA by the beginning of the conference.

More information on the conference may be found at the web site.