Literature

Philip Roth: Stung by Life, a new biography by Stanford historian Steven J. Zipperstein, took years of research – and encouragement from Roth himself.

Spanning genres from magical realism to science writing, this curated list offers thoughtful companions for your summer reading.

Looking for a good book or two to dig into during the summer? Law School faculty offer some of their favorite reads.

As nationalism grows both domestically and abroad, Literature for the Masses explores how Japanese popular culture from a hundred years ago resembles that of the 21st century.

Building upon a workshop established in 2007, the center will enable a broad range of new activities, including events honoring Stanford luminaries in poetics.

Malaina Kapoor, an international relations student, has co-written a book chronicling how a young Afghan woman defied the Taliban and found freedom by educating herself.

English Professor Gavin Jones’ new book examines John Steinbeck’s experimentalism, contending that the author’s portrayals of climate change and wealth inequality make him an important literary voice for today.

With a publication date coinciding with Earth Day, a new, six-volume set edited by Stanford English Professor Margaret Cohen explores the cultural history of Earth’s oceans from antiquity to the modern era.

Students living at and visiting Hopkins Marine Station in Monterey examine the cross-disciplinary friendship and collaboration between author John Steinbeck and scientist Ed Ricketts.

In a new class, called Medieval Fantasy Literature, students examined the origins of dragons, witches and other fantastical creatures by reading a series of ancient works.