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Edgar Garcia is an associate professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Chicago. His research encompasses various areas, including Poetry Poetics, American Literature, and Critical Theory. His recent work, 'Emergency: Reading Popol Vuh Time Crisis,' examines foundational creation stories in indigenous Americas and explores the relationship between crisis and creativity. Garcia's scholarship investigates how literary works bear the world, particularly focusing on connected themes of poetics and anthropology. He has contributed significantly to the fields of literature and visual arts, often including creative projects in his teaching. His publications include works on contemporary literature, environmental thought, and the use of non-alphabetic systems in communication. He engages students through a variety of courses emphasizing creative writing and the role of narrative in understanding cultural identities and historical contexts. His teaching philosophy merges careful analysis with strong creative components, helping students understand the complexities of poetic expression and its role in socio-political discourse. Currently, he is involved in multiple collaborative projects across disciplines, including theatre and opera.
Department of Philosophy