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European Studies Group Lectures
Virtual Event
The European Studies Group will present two presentations by Amsterdam-based cultural theorist, critic, and video artist Mieke Bal.
Bal's areas of interest range from biblical and classical antiquity to 17th century and contemporary art and modern literature, feminism, and migratory culture. Her many publications include A Mieke Bal Reader (2006), Traveling Concepts in the Humanities (2002), and Narratology (4th edition 2017).
Bal will discuss her recent multidisciplinary work in two webinars and Q&A sessions.
Traumatic Poetics
Thursday, April 22, 12:30 pm
April 22 Registration
Essay as Trying
Friday, April 23, 12:30 p.m.
April 23 Registration
These events are free and open to the public.
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