Since 1993, the NPCEBL has enjoyed a tradition of convivial, stimulating conferences which focus on teaching and scholarship from the beginnings of British Literature through 1800.   

Presentations may be on any topic related to early British literature, including modern reception, medievalisms, pedagogy, and the like. We consider early British literature to be inclusive of literatures not in English, those in colonized locations, those created by ex-patriots, and those related to Britain. “Early” includes the origins through the long 18th century. And finally, we welcome all Humanities disciplines to our table, not just languages and literature.