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CHAT Lecture with Priya Joshi: Rethinking the Theory of the Novel

CHAT Lounge Gladfelter Hall, 10th Floor, 1115 West Berks St, Philadelphia

The Center for the Humanities at Temple presents a lecture by English professor Priya Joshi for their Distinguished Faculty Lectures Series.  In "Rethinking the Theory of the Novel," Dr. Joshi will examine the recent explosion of commercially successful English novels in India. What theory of the novel might emerge when it is based on anti-literary forms? How might attention … Continue reading CHAT Lecture with Priya Joshi: Rethinking the Theory of the Novel

Poetry Reading: Kadija (George) Sesay & Trapeta B. Mayson

The Charles L. Blockson Collection 1330 Polett Walk, Philadelphia

Moonstone Arts Center & The Charles L. Blockson Collection at Temple University present a reading with literary artists and activists Kadija (George) Sesay and Trapeta B. Mayson. Kadija (George) Sesay is the founder and editor of Sable LitMag. She is the editor of several anthologies of work by writers of African and Asian descent, and … Continue reading Poetry Reading: Kadija (George) Sesay & Trapeta B. Mayson