Readings & Events
The Zell Visiting Writers Series constitutes the backbone of the HZWP events calendar, bringing the world of contemporary literature to Ann Arbor with visits from working writers that include readings, extensive student-moderated Q&A sessions, individual consultations, craft lectures, and public panel discussions with members of our faculty. The Edwards Readings and Webster Readings are organized by first-year and second-year students respectively, and feature their poetry and prose. Post-graduate Zell fellows are regularly invited to introduce and/or open for writers scheduled to visit local bookstore Literati.
In addition to the various reading series, HZWP also seeks to offer an array of programming that incorporates the considerable resources of the University writ large and strengthens ties with the greater Metro Detroit area. Recent such events include the Medical Arts Dinner, an interdisciplinary exchange with members of the University of Michigan Medical Arts Program, and the Fortify Writing Summit, a writing retreat at the Charles T. Fisher Mansion sponsored jointly with Literary Detroit and Write-A-House. The Helen Zell Writers’ Program is committed to fostering community and providing our students with varied opportunities for development as writers, artists, and responsive, invested human beings.
Annual Distinguished Lecture on Europe. Cities, Dreams, and Nightmares
China Miéville, Zell Visiting Writers Series International Writer in Residence, U-M, is the award-winning author of several novels, including "The City & the City" and "Embassytown." His non-fiction includes "London’s Overthrow" and "Between Equal Rights," a study of international law. He is a founding editor of the journal "Salvage." His most recent book is "This Census-Taker."
Geoff Eley, Karl Pohrt Distinguished University Professor of Contemporary History, U-M, writes about modern European history.
Karla Mallette, Professor of Italian and Near Eastern Studies, U-M, works on medieval Mediterranean literature.
Moderator: Peggy McCracken, Domna C. Stanton Collegiate Professor of French, Women's Studies, and Comparative Literature.
| Building: | Tisch Hall |
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| Event Type: | Lecture / Discussion |
| Tags: | European, History, International, Literature, Writing |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Center for European Studies, International Institute, Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia, University of Michigan Helen Zell Writers' Program, Zell Visiting Writers Series |
Many HZWP events are free and open to the public. For additional information, including information about co-sponsorships, please contact the MFA Office at 734.615.3710.
