The OWU English Department Blog
Recommended by Emily Shpiece
The play is a retelling of Giacomo Pucciniâs Madame Butterfly in which a French ambassador, Rene Gallimard, falls in love with opera star Song Liling. They meet after Gallimard sees Liling portray the title role in Puccini’s opera and, inspired by his womanizing friend, Gallimard begins to test the limits of Liling’s confidence and pride believing that she, a Chinese woman, will eventually bend to his domineering Western position.…
âThe thing about the 2016 welcoming ceremony in Alexandria is that I didnât go there to see HĆkĆ«leâa. Instead, I was there with my friend Steve Tamayo, who is Lakota. He and I had been visiting with staff members in the Cultural Resources Center of the National Museum of the American Indian, and visiting various museums in and around D.C.…
Not only is Dr. Caplan a world-renowned poet and literary scholar, he’s also a member of the Modern Language Associationâs Creative Writing Forum, an international association for literature academics, critics, and researchers. Check out the OWU news story here!…
Favorite Authors, Genres, Periods, Interests?
One of my favorite all-around authors is Kurt Vonnegut. His wit and humor are so refreshing and his writing style is different than anything else I’ve read. My favorite book of his is Breakfast of Champions. One of my other favorite books is A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess.…
“During my time volunteering in Thailand, I worked under this woman named Pin who was one of the main employees at the sanctuary. Every morning she would remind us that every animal we take care of, must be taken care of with love. When we remembered to take care of them with love, we remembered to treat them with kindness and to value their happiness.…
Recommended by Elizabeth Anderson
I read this novel on the back porch of my childhood home in a sleepy suburb of the Pacific Northwest over the summer, and was struck by the nearby history that I had never learned. Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist is based on and takes place during the 1999 World Trade Organization protests in Seattle; its take on the historical facts of the event is painted by Yapaâs poignant, lyrical phrasing.…
Recommended by Jordan Waterwash
Christopher Moore’s ability to transform history into fantastical comedies completely mystifies me every time I read one of his books. SacrĂ©Â Bleu is no exception. I’ve always been a fan of art, so it seemed natural for me to read what I thought would be an interesting tale about the lives of made-up artists during the Impressionist period.…
Favorite Authors, Genres, Periods, Interests?
I’m interested in the voices of marginalized writers, especially queer people of color.
What do you like most about being an English major?
My English major has allowed me to grow and give concise analysis, not only in English but also any other discipline.
What has been your most exciting or transformative experience as a major thus far?…
Favorite Authors, Genres, Periods, Interests?
Favorite author: Taran Matharu
Favorite Genre: Fantasy
What do you like most about being an English major?
The ability to use my writing ability to its fullest.
What has been your most exciting or transformative experience as a major thus far?
Experiencing writing and literature from a new cultural perspective when I was in London for a study abroad program.…
Recommended by Anna Davies
Iâm always fascinated by how childhood, adolescence and the transition to the workforce is viewed in different cultures, and Iâve wanted to read Goldenâs Memoirs of a Geisha for quite some time. I picked up my copy for two pounds at an Oxfam shop while abroad, and finally had some time to read over break.…
