From the Bookshelf

Professor Andrew Sofer talks about theater, Beckett, and the effects that different forms of literature can have on our lives.

Professor Kevin Ohi speaks candidly about reading, writing books, and the pros and cons of being a motivated student.

In this week’s episode, Associate Professor of the Practice Allison Adair reflects on poetry, publishing, and spontaneous collaboration.

In this week’s episode, Assistant Professor Allison Curseen tells us about child studies and performative studies, and how they fit into the world of African American literature.

Associate Professor Eric Weiskott speaks to us about Chaucer, medieval poetry, and periodization in Episode 4 of From the Bookshelf.

Associate Professor of the Practice Thomas Kaplan-Maxfield riffs on college life, his favorite books, and what makes a truly great author.

Assistant Professor Andrea Crow talks about mortality, queer literature, and the genius of Lewis Carroll in Episode 2 of From the Bookshelf.

Professor Dayton Haskin speaks to us about John Donne, John Milton, and the road that led him to the academy in the series premiere of From the Bookshelf!