Dr. Gavin Arnall

Biography

Gavin Arnall is an Associate Professor in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Michigan, specializing in Comparative Literature. He is recognized for his work in modern and contemporary Latin American and Francophone Caribbean thought and culture, focusing on critical literary and postcolonial theory, translation theory, continental philosophy, Marxism, and psychoanalysis. As the Director of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Arnall leads an international team of scholars investigating the historical and contemporary implications of Marxist theory and practice. His major works include 'Subterranean Fanon: Underground Theory of Radical Change' and 'Translating Universality: Marxism, Indigenous Radicalisms, Latin America.' He has received several prestigious fellowships to support his research and has actively contributed to academic committees and mentorship programs in the field of Marxism and literature. His scholarly interests also encompass Black and Indigenous Studies, through which he examines crucial figures and impacts on Latin American and indigenous worldviews. Arnall's academic contributions have been widely recognized, including selections as Editor's Picks in renowned journals, and he has been involved in various high-profile academic events and collaborations.

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