For Wednesday, we'll be reading a short personal essay by George Saunders: "Thank You, Esther Forbes." (Please see the Reading Assignments page.) Saunders is a best-selling fiction writer, a teacher at Syracuse University, and the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship (which is a pretty big deal -- look it up!) For anyone who wants to learn more about the author, here is a link to Saunders's somewhat recent appearance on The Colbert Report; in addition to discussing the harsh tonality of American political punditry, he also brings up shrimp and popsicles. Enjoy!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
George Saunders
For Wednesday, we'll be reading a short personal essay by George Saunders: "Thank You, Esther Forbes." (Please see the Reading Assignments page.) Saunders is a best-selling fiction writer, a teacher at Syracuse University, and the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship (which is a pretty big deal -- look it up!) For anyone who wants to learn more about the author, here is a link to Saunders's somewhat recent appearance on The Colbert Report; in addition to discussing the harsh tonality of American political punditry, he also brings up shrimp and popsicles. Enjoy!
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