Dr. Hawas Hawas

Biography

Hawas is an Associate Professor at Newnham College, University of Cambridge, focusing on World Literature and comparative literature criticism. With a special interest in the relations between Europe and the Middle East, his research covers the literary history and criticism of the novel, particularly in the contexts of the Mediterranean and Middle East regions. His graduate supervision emphasizes the comparative study of literature in multiple languages and theoretical concepts of fiction. His specific areas of strength include the exploration of national identities, cosmopolitanism, citizenship, and the intersections of literature and politics. He has published several books discussing the politics of world literature and the impact of literary histories. His contributions to journals and edited volumes highlight themes of postcolonialism and political literature, showcasing his engagement with both historical and contemporary literary scholarship.

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