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Writing the Literary Essay

Writing the Literary Essay

  • Date:
    Monday, October 29, 2012
  • Time:
    7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Campus:
    University Park Campus
  • Venue:
    Doheny Memorial Library (DML)
  • Room:
    Lecture Hall 240
  • Cost:
    Free
  • Email:

Summary:

A panel discussion on the art of writing the literary essay featuring Tom Bissell, Lynell George and David Ulin; moderated by Dinah Lenney.

Description:

Join us for a panel discussion on the art of writing the literary essay featuring Tom Bissell, Lynell George, and David Ulin; moderated by Dinah Lenney.

TOM BISSELL is the author of several books, including the essay collection Magic Hours. He is a past winner of the Rome Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship.

LYNELL GEORGE is a longtime staff writer for the L.A. Weekly, where she covers arts, culture, identity politics, and L.A. History.

DAVID ULIN is a book critic for the Los Angeles Times. His work has appeared in numerous publications including The Atlantic Monthly, The Nation, and Bookforum.

Admission:
Free and open to the public.

Venue:
Doheny Memorial Library
Lecture Hall Room 240
3550 Trousdale Parkway
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089

$10 parking available at USC's Parking Structure X (Gate #3)

For directions, parking information, and a campus map:
http://www.usc.edu/about/visit/upc/driving_directions/index.html

MPW Program Team
3501 Trousdale Parkway
Mark Taper Hall, THH 355
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California 90089-0355
mpw@dornsife.usc.edu
dornsife.usc.edu/mpw
tel.: 213.740.3252
fax.: 213.740.5002