Pardis Dabashi

Pardis Dabashi is an Assistant Professor of Literatures in English and Film Studies at Bryn Mawr College. Her work bridges modern literature, film analysis, and critical reflections on higher education. She is the author of the award-winning book Losing the Plot: Film and Feeling in the Modern Novel (2023), which explores intersections between narrative form and cinematic influence in modernist texts. Her research engages with modernist authors like Djuna Barnes, as evidenced by her analysis of Barnes’ 1935 correspondence with Emily Coleman.

Public engagement forms a key part of her scholarly practice, including articles, interviews, and events aimed at broader audiences. Her interdisciplinary approach highlights connections between literary studies, film theory, and contemporary academic challenges.