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The vast extent of Foucault’s influence across disciplines is demonstrated by the fact that he remains one of the most-cited researchers in the humanities and social sciences. As such, the French publication of “Les aveux de la chair” in 2018 and the long-awaited English translation in February 2021 have given scholars much to discuss.
This May, Rice professors Niki Kasumi Clements and James Faubion are co-hosting many of the foremost Foucault experts in the world to do just that.
Foucault’s Confessions is a monthlong virtual series Clements organized with support from the Department of Religion and the Humanities Research Center, featuring 10 online talks between May 4 and June 3. The talks will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. and will be followed by discussions.
Arts Picks: By Andrew Dansby and Amber Elliott, Staff Writers
1. Chang-rae Lee
Novels by Chang-rae Lee require some patience: The new “My Year Abroad” is his first in seven years. But they’re constructed with such care that they always make the wait worthwhile. His latest focuses on a college dropout, Tiller Bardmon, on an overseas adventure, a “twelve and one-half percent Asian” visiting Asia on a wild, life-changing adventure guided by his mentor, a Chinese-American entrepreneur. He’s joined by Lily King, author of “Writers & Lovers” for a virtual reading and discussion.
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 22
Details: $5; inprinthouston.org