Entries from April 2008

April 19, 2008

Tulane CW, Gluck Reading

Tulane ladies Corrine Ferguson and Madison LaGrone, faculty, and various fascinating local personalities speaking with Gluck at the signing.  

April 9, 2008

What is it like to sit in on a class with Louise Glück?

This post is a collection of random responses from a Q&A between Peter Cooley’s Creative Writing Class and Louise Glück (March 31). It should be noted that this posting is based on my observation notes and that I am not attempting to claim that Glück’s responses are direct quotes, but rather a paraphrase of her [...]

April 6, 2008

Glück Review

Last Monday night, the Kendall Cram room was packed just under 500 people, eagerly waiting to hear Louise Glück read selections from her latest work. The book will be out later in 2009.
Peter Cooley introduced Glück saying that “it is inconceivable to think of contemporary poetry without her.”
Glück, small in stature, was barely taller [...]

April 5, 2008

Rushdie Reads: In Preparation

First, information on this epic event and on our author from various related sources:
 http://tulane.edu/news/releases/pr_040308.cfm
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8347677364  (for students and all those with access)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salman_Rushdie  (a Rushdie primer)
Monday night, Salman Rushdie will be reading to what will undoubtedly be a beyond-packed house. Come early to find decent seats.

April 1, 2008

Rushdie, Dinerstein

Reminder:
(Excellent food will be served).
Wednesday, April 2
RUSHDIE READING SERIES #3
“The Satanic Verses: A Discussion”
Professor Joel Dinerstein, Department of English
Cudd Hall Common Room @ 6 PM