A Brief Publication History of E. M. Hull’s The Sheik (1919)

By Elizabeth Cole Following a summer working on an Undergraduate Research Scholarship, Elizabeth Cole presents some reflections on archival research with early editions of E. M. Hull’s The Sheik (1919). The Sheik by E. M. Hull, which celebrates its hundredth anniversary this year, was one of the most successful romance novels of its time, inspiring … Continue reading “A Brief Publication History of E. M. Hull’s The Sheik (1919)”

100 Years of The Sheik: A Public Research Symposium

A free-to-attend public symposium on the centenary of E. M. Hull’s infamous desert romance, The Sheik. Featuring an author panel, a screening of the original film, and more.  Since its publication in 1919, E. M. Hull’s The Sheik has been a sensation, shocking and fascinating readers alike. Owing much to the literary traditions of Romantic … Continue reading “100 Years of The Sheik: A Public Research Symposium”