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Franklin Lewis is a Professor of Persian Language and Literature at the University of Chicago, where he teaches classical Persian poetry with special focus on Rumi's Masnavi and Divan. He actively contributes to the university's Persian Circle, mentoring student research as evidenced by the 2013 seminar where students presented term papers on Persian literary topics.
His research centers on Persian literary traditions, particularly Rumi studies, Sufi poetry, and classical Persian forms. He examines authorship concepts in pre-modern texts, the evolution of ghazal poetry, and the spiritual dimensions of Islamic verse. His work bridges textual analysis with cultural context, exploring how Persian literature functions as both religious expression and artistic achievement.
Recent publications reveal sustained engagement with pedagogical approaches to Persian literature and the global reception of works like the Shahnameh. His scholarship demonstrates consistent thematic threads: the interplay between mystical experience and poetic form, historical transmission of literary canons, and cross-cultural interpretations of Persian texts from medieval to modern periods.
Professor Lewis maintains an active scholarly profile through continuous publication and student mentorship. His leadership in the Persian Circle provides a platform for emerging scholars, while his editorial work on journals like the Mawlana Rumi Review sustains academic discourse in the field. Though specific grant details aren't documented here, his prolific output indicates robust research support.
