The Persian Language Committee of the Sacramento Public Library in collaboration with Iranian Student Cultural & Aesthetics Organization at UC Davis Proudly present:
"Jasmine and Stars: Reading More Than Lolita in Tehran"
A Public Lecture By Dr. Fatemeh Keshavarz, Chair, Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages & Literatures, Washington University
Lecture in English
- From her 2007 book, Jasmine and Stars: Reading More than Lolita in Tehran; in a direct, frank, and intimate exploration of Iranian literature and society, scholar, teacher, and poet Dr. Fatemeh Keshavarz challenges popular perceptions of Iran as a society bereft of vitality and joy. Her fresh perspective on present-day Iran provides a rare insight into this rich culture alive with artistic expression but virtually unknown to most Americans.
Admission Fee: Free
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