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Russian Writer's Block Playlist
From the Arts Board, tips to help get you through that paper. Russia had its first influx of classical music in the Romantic period of the 1800s. Given the tourtured-artist motif that charactarized many Romantic writers and composers, including Tchaikovsky, it seems fitting to turn to the Russian repertoire as a response to crippling writer’s block. The somber and often harrowing moments of the music only add to the sublime, manic joy interspersed throughout the repertoire. The Arts Board hopes you enjoy indulging in Russian classical music while dealing with the the destabilizing mood of writer's block.
English Department Scores First in U.S. News Ranking
When people think of Harvard their minds often wander to red brick buildings filled with students eagerly studying to become future lawyers or politicians. But those thoughts may soon shift to include the likes of Shakespeare and Fitzgerald. U.S. News and World Report ranked Harvard as the number one university in the world to get an English degree. Rankings are based on data gathered by the QS World Survey, a company that gathers comparative data on universities and organizations.
‘The Swerve’ Named National Book Award Finalist
Some might argue that a Harvard education—Expos 20 and all—owes much of its conception of liberal arts to the Renaissance age. And while many have investigated the wealth of scholarship that the Renaissance produced, few have attempted to explain what sparked the period in the first place. Last week, The National Book Foundation recognized the product of John Cogan University Professor of the Humanities Stephen J. Greenblatt by naming his latest work, "The Swerve," a National Book Awards Finalist.
'The Picture of Dorian Gray' Gets a Little Wilder
It’s no secret that Oscar Wilde often pushed the limits of Victorian decency. So much so that 120 years ago Wilde's only novel, "The Picture of Dorian Gray," was edited to exclude material that might be deemed vulgar and objectionable especially to the innocent ears of Victorian women.
Pulitizer Prize winner Paul Harding speaks about writing
Pulitzer Prize winner and former Expos preceptor Paul Harding speaks about his award-winning book Tinkers and the writing process in Fong Auditorium in Bolyston Hall on Tuesday, March 29. Harding also discusses the long journey that he took to become a prominent author as well as offers valuable advice and insight to aspiring writers, poets, and other artists.
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Cultural anthropologist Elizabeth Greenspan, brought to Harvard College by Harvard Writers at Work, discusses the role of language and speech in the aftermath of 9/11.
Emerging Expos 30
For the Class of 2016, the Expository Writing Program hopes to roll out a new course—Expos 30—for advanced writers.
Redwall Series Author Dies
British author Brian Jacques, who died of a heart attack on Feb. 5 at age 71, brought tales of adventure to the imaginations of children throughout the world, including ones who later came to Harvard.
Government, Economics Rank Low in Department Satisfaction
The English Department ranked first in satisfaction among the largest concentrations in the annual exit surveys completed in May.
Escaping the Static
Harvard students hoping to follow in the footsteps of small-screen greats find creative outlets in extracurriculars
Aspiring television screenwriters find creative outlets outside academics
Aspiring television screenwriters find creative outlets outside academics
Novelist Irving Brings Humor to Morris Gray Lecture
“To find a novelist with such nuance and precision, one would perhaps need to return to Dickens or James.”
