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ELIF SHAFAK’S THE FORTY RULES OF LOVE

ELIF SHAFAK’S THE FORTY RULES OF LOVE

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Making use of two parallel narratives set in the thirteenth and twenty-first centuries respectively, The Forty Rules of Love explores the transformative potential of love. The thirteenth-century narrative follows the Sufi poet Rumi’s relationship with his mentor Shams of Tabriz while the contemporary storyline follows the unhappy American housewife Ella and how love gives her the courage to embark on her own transformation.

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About the lecturer(s)

John Lutz

John Lutz is Professor of English and oversees a university Division of Humanities which houses English, Philosophy, and Foreign Language.  In addition, he has led numerous initiatives such as College 101, Learning Communities, Freshman Orientation, Strategic Planning, and Outcomes Assessment. Dr. Lutz has also published numerous scholarly articles on both philosophy and literature, including a recent publication entitled  “‘Objects Insignificant to Sight’: Racial Violence and Empathy in Faulkner’s ‘Pantaloon in Black’,” The Faulkner Journal, 2023; he has consistently been honored and has won significant awards for outstanding teaching throughout his stellar career.

Lecture Details

Program

Sessions

5 lecture(s)
Day & Time

Wednesday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Date(s)

Jun 07, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
Jun 21, 2023
Jun 28, 2023
Jul 05, 2023