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.
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Scholars explore the perennially popular playwright and the reasons behind his staying power.
Gifting roses and celebrating love on Valentine’s Day are now a normal part of courtship, but the history behind these choices may surprise you.
A celebrated poet and Nobel laureate, Louise Glück wrote about mortality, broken families and human frailty with devastating wryness and quiet beauty.
Ada Limón is the first woman of Mexican ancestry to be named U.S. poet laureate. Through her understanding of social media and the power of connection, she strives to make poetry accessible to everyone.
One of the greatest novelists ever has also become a staple of the silver screen. What explains his continuing appeal?
The relationship between modernist authors H.D. and Bryher spanned two world wars, four decades and even a few marriages (to other people).
Redemption. Romance. Body horror. Scholars explore these concepts and other reasons why the medieval author Dante Alighieri and his master work resonate with modern readers. [6 min read]
Sponsored by USC and the Los Angeles Times, the annual celebration of the literary arts takes place online again due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [1½ min read]