A Lexicon of these Times

The Centre for Comparative Literature is excited to be hosting Professor Christina Sharpe from York University for a public lecture.

Title: ‘A Lexicon of these Times'

Date: Friday November 14, 2025

Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Doors will open at 3:45 PM)

Location: University of Toronto - Emmanuel College, 75 Queen's Park Cresent East, Toronto

Room #: EM 001

Abstract: This lecture is based on Professor Sharpe’s book, What Could a Vessel Be? which is her ongoing consideration of the vessel—what the word and concept does, what it can or might or might not bear. It is a hybrid work of creative nonfiction; what she is calling an inventory essay and it is guided by several questions: “What is the vessel for mourning this?”, “What is the vessel for surviving this?” “What is the vessel for changing this?” What is the vessel: For refusing? For condemning? For imagining? For living?

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We look forward to welcoming you at our event!