Joshua Coton
Professor at Princeton and co-author of Parkland Mysteries; contributor to the book who spoke on the keyword 'The Best' and reflected on learning from exemplary criticism.
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Close Reading For The 21st Century Symposium (Vandal Live at Emory)
Omari Weeks, scholar of Black literature noted for probing difficulty in reading Black texts. Julie Orlemanski, literary theorist focused on language and hermeneutics. Joshua Coton, critic and teacher reflecting on learning from exemplary readings. Becky Carver, modernist-poetry specialist exploring freedom. They debate difficulty, language, freedom, and model close readings in a lively symposium conversation.
