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Cameron Cross is an Assistant Professor of Iranian Studies, specializing in the comparative study of narrative in the Middle East, particularly during the Late Antiquity and Early Modern periods (circa 500–1500 CE). His primary expertise lies in Persian texts, where he examines the interaction of literary traditions and their respective audiences. His current research focuses on various genres, including epic and romance, questioning the definitions and insights these genres afford in the context of performance, subjectivity, morality, and gender within societal frameworks. Cross believes that Persian literature offers significant perspectives on matters such as selfhood and subjectivity. His interests extend to art and literature in modern Iran and its neighbors, covering comparative studies in neoclassical poetry, cinema, and literary history. Current projects include a monograph on the narrative poem 'Vis & Ramin' by Fakhroddin Gorgani, which investigates the emergence of the 'romance' genre and its ethical implications. He is also involved in translations and scholarly articles addressing a variety of topics in Persian and comparative literature.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science