Books & Literary Life
Literary criticism, author interviews, and book culture from within and beyond Harvard.
America’s Past, Opera's Future: 11 New Books from Harvard Authors
These newly released novels, histories, and memoirs grapple with identity in all its forms.
Harvard professor critiques book on youth, maturity
A philosopher’s take on individuals and maturity, in a world of institutions
J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and their circle, by Philip Zaleski & Carol Zaleski
The literary flowering of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, et al.
Recent books with Harvard connections
Recent books with Harvard connections
Poet and translator David Ferry, profiled by Spencer Lenfield
Poet and translator David Ferry
Talking with Tracy K. Smith, author of "Ordinary Light"
The poet discusses her newest book, the memoir Ordinary Light.
Atticus Lish wins PEN/Faulkner for debut novel “Preparation for the Next Life”
He is honored for his debut novel, Preparation for the Next Life.
Adams House dedicates suite to Seamus Heaney
Adams House members, past and present, dedicate a suite to the Irish poet who lived among them.
Beckert's “Empire of Cotton” Wins a Bancroft Prize in History
His Empire of Cotton: A Global History puts slavery in an international context.
Poet Tracy K. Smith's prose memoir, “Ordinary Light”
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith ’94 crafts a memoir.
Sarah Manguso's Ongoingness asks, why write?
Dissecting her diary, a writer weaponizes solipsism.