The Comparative Literature department is proud to share that our very own Quentin Véron has been awarded the Theron Rockwell Field Prize(Link is external) (Link opens in new window). This award is bestowed upon one outstanding scholarly work of a poetic, literary, or religious nature each year. Quentin’s work entitled The End of the Impossible: a translation and commentary of Émile Ajar/Romain Gary’s “Gros-Câlin” (1974) impressed the judges. Notably, the translation of Romain Gary’s Gros-...
As the academic year draws to a close, the Comparative Literature Department gathered for a vibrant end-of-year celebration that recognized the milestones and achievements of its community. The event, held on May 7th HQ 131, was a festive occasion that brought together faculty, students, alumni, and staff to reflect on an exceptional year.
Honoring Faculty Excellence
One of the evening’s highlights was the formal recognition of faculty promotions. Marta Figlerowicz and Marta Fradinger, whose...
Each year, students submit extraordinary scholarly work and the faculty who read their essays, take on a Herculean responsibility to provide thoughtful and elegant feedback. After careful consideration we are proud to announce the following:
Richard Maxwell Prize
Quentin Véron, “The End of the Impossible: A Translation and Commentary of Émile Ajar/Romain Gary’s Gros-Câlin (1974)”
Maxwell Honorable mentions
Daniella Sanchez, “The Most Exiled Spaniard: Max Aub and His Antología traducida”; ...
Congratulations to Moira Fradinger, one of four faculty members honored by the GSAS for “superb” teaching and mentorship to graduate students.
Every Tuesday, Shawkat Toorawa invites members of the campus and New Haven communities to a short presentation on three topics he thinks they should know about.
The Centre for Renaissance and Reformation Studies along with the Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto welcomes Jane Tylus, Professor of Italian Studies and Comparative Literature at Yale University to the March 7 Convivium, for a lecture entitled, “Women as Witnesses: Grieving Mary in Medieval and Early Modern Europe.
Register now, to join the March 7 lecture via zoom and learn more information by visiting https://www.medieval.utoronto.ca/events/convivium-jane-tylus-women-...
FAS Professor Shawkat M. Toorawa’s new book is a curated English translation of Qur’anic verses that evokes the literary qualities of the original Arabic in fresh, living, lyrical prose.
