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We study literary and cultural representation across linguistic and national boundaries.
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We approach literary and cultural study with a keen awareness of critical theory.
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Literature is news that stays news.
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Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life.
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The purpose of literature is to turn blood into ink.
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Our lives are all different and yet the same.
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Emily Wilson, professor, Classical Studies, receives MacArthur "genius grant"

September 25, 2019

Emily Wilson, Classical Studies, received MacArthur "genius grant"

COML has INSTAGRAM

September 13, 2019

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New book of poetry by Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach

August 19, 2019

New publication of poetry
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