Faculty Research & Scholarly Work
English Department Professors Release Trio of Thought- Provoking New Books Several professors in the Department of English have released new books that showcase their voices and talents. Each writer brings a unique perspective to their work, from gripping fiction to poignant poetry, enriching the academic community and inviting readers to explore the depths of human experience through their compelling narratives.
“ To Be Marquette ” is a novel written by Sharon Dilworth , an associate professor of English. The story follows Molly, a first-year student at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, who “exposes hidden secrets as she fights for environmental justice.” “ The Sea Lion Who Saved the Boy Who Jumped From the Golden Gate ” is the first collection of poetry from Jane McCafferty , a professor of English. The title poem is based on a true story “and its suggestion that there is magic in the world, even at the darkest moments.” “ Brid ” is the latest work of Lauren Shapiro , associate professor of English and director of the Creative Writing Program. It contains prose poem passages and lyric poems that explore “motherhood, the dissolution of a marriage and grief through the lens of a shrinking pandemic space.”
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