Pramila Kolekar

Pramila Kolekar is Lecturer of French at the University of New Hampshire, specializing in 19th-century French literature and cultural exchange. Her research examines representations of Indian culture in French Romantic theater and colonial exhibitions.

Published work analyzes Théophile Gautier's engagement with Indian artifacts in the Great Exhibition, exploring how miniature reproductions shaped European perceptions of Eastern cultures.

She teaches French language instruction across undergraduate levels and develops courses on Francophone cultural topics including 'Love, War, and Power' and 'Les Misérables and Their World'.