I have published four novels and four books of literary criticism; I'm currently at work on a book called FOR THE LOVE OF BROKEN THINGS: MY FATHER, EDWARD GIBBON AND THE RUINS OF ROME. I teach in the Department of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University.
For a more in-depth reading of Nafisi's book and its weaknesses, check out my PrintCulture essay from last June: http://printculture.com/?itemid=903
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