The professor of English and author of the acclaimed novel Colored Television discusses writing in the shadow of “Big Television,” overcoming bad reviews, and her “descriptive, not prescriptive” approach.
Scholars explain how Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol significantly shaped and preserved the beloved winter holiday.
Bruce Smith explored the physicality of Shakespeare’s plays and pioneered new ways of examining sexuality and masculinity in the Bard’s works.
Professors bring expertise in topics such as Greek philosophy, Central American literature and rabbinic texts.
Percival Everett, Maggie Nelson and Viet Thanh Nguyen were recognized by The New York Times for their literary achievements.
The USC Dornsife Professor Emerita’s influential writing emphasized the importance of post-war and contemporary writers.
USC Dornsife’s Leo Braudy helped pioneer the academic study of movies and popular culture.
USC Dornsife’s Department of English, with the support of the Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation, awards the $20,000 prize during a gala at USC on April 18.
Scholars explore the perennially popular playwright and the reasons behind his staying power.
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