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Gavin Arnall is an Associate Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures and Director of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of Michigan. His research bridges aesthetics, politics, and philosophy, with a focus on modern and contemporary Latin American literature, Marxism, psychoanalysis, and Indigenous Studies. He holds a PhD and MA in Comparative Literature from Princeton University and a BA from Cornell University.
- Education: PhD/MA in Comparative Literature (Princeton), BA in Philosophy (Cornell)
- Affiliations: Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Marxism Lab, Modern Language Association’s Forum on Marxism
Arnall’s research explores intersections of Marxism and Indigenous radicalisms, as seen in his book Subterranean Fanon (2020), which analyzes Frantz Fanon’s dual theoretical frameworks. His upcoming work Translating Universality examines Marxist-Indigenous encounters in Latin America. He has received fellowships from the Mellon and Woodrow Wilson Foundations.
His articles address topics like Gramsci’s translation practices, Andean cultural studies, and Bolaño’s narratives. He directs the Marxism Lab, fostering collaborative research on Marxist theory.
- Key Awards: Mellon and Woodrow Wilson Fellowships, EuropeNow Editor’s Pick
- Grants: Supported by UM’s University Musical Society and Princeton’s Center for Human Values
Arnall co-edits volumes on universality and translation and translates works like Emilio de Ípola’s Althusser, The Infinite Farewell. He leads interdisciplinary initiatives such as the Marxisms Collective and serves on MLA committees.
