| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | 4:00PM - 6:30PM | Seminar Room 208N, This event took place in-person at Room 208N, North House, 1 Devonshire Place, Toronto, ON, M5S 3K7 |
ABOUT THE EVENT
Stephen will present on the historical and anthropological perspectives of N. Vanamamalai from 1917 to 1980.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
G. Stephen, PhD, is a scholar of Tamil studies and folklore, will discuss the contributions of N. Vanamamalai to the inter-disciplinary study of History and Anthropology. A renowned Marxist intellectual, activist and researcher, Vanamamalai’s scholarship in folk literature transformed Tamil studies through an interdisciplinary approach animated by cultural Marxism. He played a key role in Tamil literary progressive and radical movements; founded the Nellai Research Group; mentored generations of students and a research journal in Tamil, Aaraicci.
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