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The Dissenter @thedissenteryt.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

New episode (1302), with Dr. Benjamin Saltzman (@b-a-saltzman.bsky.social). We talk about his fascinating book, Turning Away: The Poetics of an Ancient Gesture. #literature YouTube: youtu.be/S_snMdKVTmw Podcast: tinyurl.com/39syj2xy

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#1302 Benjamin Saltzman - Turning Away: The Poetics of an Ancient Gesture

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The University of Chicago Magazine @uchicagomag.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Turning away, says associate professor of English Ben Saltzman, is “the most ambiguous gesture because it often entails covering up the face, and the face is a source of expression, a source of information.” bit.ly/4vz5VOd

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Don’t look now

A new book explores the complex meanings of turning away.

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American Medieval Podcast @americanmedieval.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

still time (there's always time!) to listen to this great episode with @b-a-saltzman.bsky.social. in this clip, Ben talks about 1 moment of "turning away" with Adam & Eve covering their faces, rather than as usually happens, their genitals. their eyes are opened... youtube.com/shorts/3breK...

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Why did Adam & Eve hide their faces in shame??? On "turning away" #podcast #medieval #history

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Benjamin Saltzman @b-a-saltzman.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

It was such a privilege to get to talk to @profgabriele.com for this episode of his new and really fantastic podcast. Check it out.

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Benjamin Saltzman @b-a-saltzman.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

So thrilled to be a part of the Thinking Literature series @uchicagopress.bsky.social and in the company of the most exciting literary thinkers.

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Benjamin Saltzman @b-a-saltzman.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

On this day in 1945, my grandfather, William Saltzman, sat down to read a newspaper announcing the death of Hitler. He was serving in WWII with engineers and other artists (like Ellsworth Kelly) tasked with creating camouflage and other forms of tactical deception.

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Benjamin Saltzman @b-a-saltzman.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

#Philly Join me for a lecture about turning away, feat. a discussion of Eakins' "The Gross Clinic" Thursday 4/16 at 3:30PM University of Pennsylvania - Williams 843

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Typebar Magazine (Issue 11 Out 10/26) @typebarmagazine.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Should we turn away from horror or bear witness? What if the supposed dichotomy between the two gestures is more muddied than people realize? Our editor interviewed academic @b-a-saltzman.bsky.social about the history of turning away www.typebarmagazine.com/a-history-of...

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A History of Turning Away

What does it mean, truly, to turn away from something?

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Benjamin Saltzman @b-a-saltzman.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Thank you so much Matt for the chance to talk with you about my book. I so greatly enjoyed our conversation--and always love occasions for reflecting on how typewriters really are the best writing tool.

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Benjamin Saltzman @b-a-saltzman.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Announcing the Turning Away Tour! Let me know if you can make it out to any of these--even just aspirationally! More info: bsaltzman.com/events Huge thanks to @uchicagopress.bsky.social to @uchicagoahd.bsky.social @nehgov.bsky.social @newberrylibrary.bsky.social for funding

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Benjamin Saltzman @b-a-saltzman.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Happy 15th Birthday, Mara! You've been the best companion anyone could ask for.

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