Tagged “english”

A ‘Unique’ world: Kluge shares stories

Kenyon’s Writer-in-Residence P. F. Kluge will discuss his global experiences in an upcoming lecture.

Writer-in-Residence P.F. Kluge ’64 can’t just visit a place and move on. “When you’re a writer and you go to any place, you’re always looking for material and you’re not done with the place until you’ve written about it,” he said.

Kenyon Unique Presents P.F. Kluge

Writer-in-Residence P.F. Kluge '64 draws on his career as a novelist and journalist to share his unique perspective on a literary life.

Reading Outreach

The Kenyon Review brings Knox Reads! and poet Carl Phillips to the local community.

Kenyon-Exeter: Reverse Culture Shock

By Kate Lindsay

I was warned about reverse culture shock at my first ever meeting for the Kenyon-Exeter program, long before I had sent in any applications or packed any bags. I knew this would be true. I get culture shock just going back and forth between Kenyon and…

Prize-Winning Poetry

Michaela Jenkins, a junior at the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities in Greenville, South Carolina, took first place in this year’s Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers presented by The Kenyon Review.

Literary Fellows

Award-winning writers Jamal May and Melinda Moustakis have been named 2014-2016 Kenyon Review Fellows.

Sneak Preview

Superstar author and vlogger John Green ’00 shares his thoughts about the upcoming film version of his novel The Fault in Our Stars.

Making the Cut

A look into the selection process for the Kenyon Review (and how students play a part).

Well Versed

English major Jordi Alonso '14 meets his graduation goal by publishing Honeyvoiced, a book of poetry.

Expect Divagations

Poet Maureen McLane invited by English department to present at Kenyon September 4.

Artistic Intervention

As part of a class, students aim to “disrupt” daily life with art installations.

For the Love of Literature

The Kenyon Review Literary Festival marked the journal’s 75th anniversary and honored author Ann Patchett.

Rise of the African Novel

Author and poet Mukoma Wa Ngugi speaks about the unprecedented gain in popularity of genre.

Write On

Essayists gather for writing time, good company and pie.

Publishing Power

Student associates call the shots at the world-renowned Kenyon Review.

Poetic Promise

The Kenyon Review announces the winner of the Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers.

On Intimacy and Struggle

Award-winning poet Tarfia Faizullah visits campus to read from her debut collection of work.

Literature of Science

National Endowment for Humanities professorship awarded to Lobanov-Rostovsky for interdisciplinary project.

Art, Abolition and Alchemy

Poet and Harvard fellow Amir Sulaiman captivates a Horn Gallery audience with a reading.

Meaningful Dance

A dance performance will explore dreams, comfort zones and relationships.

Open Writing

High school students fill notebooks with poetry and prose at the selective Kenyon Review Young Writers Workshop.

Expanding Expertise

Associate Professor of English Jene Schoenfeld uses summer seminars to study slave narratives and black poetry.

For the Love of Writing

Author Roger Rosenblatt brings his wry wit to campus to headline the Kenyon Review Literary Festival.

A Whimsical World

Professor Royal Rhodes speaks Oct. 6 about his new exhibit marking 150 years of "Alice in Wonderland."

Window to Art

Students transform an extra room into a gallery that passers-by can view through the window.

Year on the Page

The Alumni Bulletin’s book editor reflects on this year’s notable Kenyon books.

Feb 4

On the Main Stage

In "Our Town," students chronicle the lives and deaths of residents from the fictional Grover’s Corners.

Winning Words

The Kenyon Review announces the winner of the Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers.

Novel Journey

Economics major Rioghnach Robinson ’16 makes her publishing debut with a much-anticipated novel.

Embracing the Challenge

In the mainstage production of "A Free Man of Color," students blend comedy with issues of race and class.

Lynn Wins O. Henry Award

Kenyon Review editor David Lynn ’76 P’14 is honored with one of the nation’s most prestigious literary awards for his short story “Divergence.”

Return of the Writers

A new generation of Young Writers descends on Gambier to develop their poetry and prose.

Sweetbitter Reading

The Kenyon Review hosts a reading of “Sweetbitter” with Stephanie Danler ’06.

Sweetbitter Homecoming

Stephanie Danler '06 reflected on her Kenyon experience during a Kenyon Review reading of "Sweetbitter."

Pet Project

Julie Barton ’95 returns to Kenyon to read from her bestselling memoir “Dog Medicine.”

Nov 5

Literary Renaissance

The Kenyon Review’s annual literary festival features author Hilary Mantel and her Tudor-period historical fiction novel “Wolf Hall.”

Creative Conversation

Writer-in-Residence P.F. Kluge '64 interviews his former student turned best-selling author Stephanie Danler '06 in a "Kenyon Review" podcast.

Prize-winning Poets

by Frances Saux '18

The Kenyon Review's Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize draws three high school writers to Kenyon.

Mar 22

'Genius' Storyteller

MacArthur Fellow Lauren Redniss speaks about her innovative work in visual nonfiction.

Nature Narratives

In events at Kenyon, notable science writers Lauret Savoy and Andrea Wulf examine how race, politics and nature intersect.

Writing Through Life

A Young Writers Workshop graduate returns to work for the Kenyon Review program.

A Vital Voice

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz speaks at Kenyon about his work and current events.

Nov 11

Celebrating Literature

The annual Kenyon Review Literary Festival will feature a keynote lecture by acclaimed Irish author Colm Tóibín.

On the Record: Colm Tóibín

By Dan Nolan ’20 and Kevin Crawford ’20

During a recent visit to Kenyon, author Colm Tóibín discussed his novel “Brooklyn,” his writing style and queer identity.

Future Fellows

With the help of additional financial support, a new class of Kenyon Review Fellows heads to Gambier.

Nov 9

For the Love of Literature

A keynote lecture by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Rita Dove capped off a festive week of events celebrating literature.

Putting Pen to Paper

Students in the Kenyon Review Young Writers Workshop eschew electronics and embrace writing by hand.

A Legacy of Transformation

Professor of English David Lynn ’76 prepares to step down after a record-breaking 26 years editing the Kenyon Review.

Literary Celebration

Acclaimed author T.C. Boyle will headline this year’s Kenyon Review Literary Festival.

Mind of a Writer

A senior English major speaks to Prof. Ira Sukrungruang about inclusive literature, his teaching philosophy and creative writing.

Dutton Named Editor of the Kenyon Review

Poet Nicole Terez Dutton succeeds David Lynn as the 14th editor of the storied literary arts organization.