It is a great pleasure to announce the 2004 winner of the Robert G. Lawrence prize. This prize recognizes the most outstanding conference presentation given at our annual conterence: this year, that of Laura Levin.  The selection committee had this to say about her paper:

“Laura’s paper was both theoretically astute and clearly written. It provided fresh insights into the understanding of Judith Thompson's work, providing a new analysis of the complex relationship between character and environment within her plays, while situating this discussion within a larger rereading of naturalism in the context of surrealism and the feminine. The committee found the paper engaging, complex and a valuable addition to scholarship in this field. We look forward to more.”

C'est avec grand plaisir que nous annonçons la gagnante du Prix Robert G. Lawrence de 2004. Ce prix couronne la meilleure communication donnée dans le cadre de notre assemblée annuelle. Cette année, c’est la communication de Laura Levin qui a été retenue. Le comité de sélection a fait le commentaire suivant :

« Laura’s paper was both theoretically astute and clearly written. It provided fresh insights into the understanding of Judith Thompson's work, providing a new analysis of the complex relationship between character and environment within her plays, while situating this discussion within a larger rereading of naturalism in the context of surrealism and the feminine. The committee found the paper engaging, complex and a valuable addition to scholarship in this field. We look forward to more. »