Transferring into the English Concentration

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Welcome to the Department of English

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Creative Writing at Harvard

Child Memorial Library

Named for Francis James Child, Harvard’s first Professor of English, Child Memorial Library is the English Department research library.

Boylston Prizes for Elocution 2018

First place was awarded to Chloe Brooks for her delivery of “Three Americanisms” by Mac Wellman, and second place went to Jacob Roberts, who recited “The Man-moth” by Elizabeth Bishop. Congratulations to all those who participated!

Morris Gray Poetry Reading featuring Louise Glück: CANCELLED

April 12 | 5 PM | Thompson Room, Barker Center

Luke Menand named Lee Simpkins Family Professor of Arts and Sciences

“These pioneering members of our faculty are outstanding leaders in their fields and contribute in inestimable ways to the truly unique learning environment in the FAS.”