Lectures in Criticism

For over forty years, the Lectures in Criticism series has brought renowned scholars in the humanities to Boston University.  It has run since 1983, hosting four external speakers every year in addition to one member of the BU faculty. Lectures in Criticism is dedicated to continuing this legacy of excellence with lectures every year in Fall and Spring.

2024 Lecture

Sunil Sharma on “The Episodic Reception of Medieval Persian Women Poets." Thursday, February 22, 2024.

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2024 Lecture

Sunil Sharma on “The Episodic Reception of Medieval Persian Women Poets." Thursday, February 22, 2024.

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