Writing
Erick DuPree’ explores the intersections of culture, identity, and meaning through the lens of anthropology, literature, and material culture. From the hidden histories of dolls to the evolving myths of masculinity, queer identity, and ritual, Erick weaves scholarship and storytelling into thought-provoking essays that invite readers to see the world—and themselves—anew.
Review of Character: The History of a Cultural Obsession by Marjorie Garber
Marjorie Garber’s Character: The History of a Cultural Obsession explores how the concept of “character” evolved from moral essence to cultural performance. Drawing from literature, psychology, and politics, Garber reveals why our obsession with character tells us more than it solves.
Review of Shakespeare and Modern Culture by Marjorie Garber
Shakespeare and Modern Culture is not a conventional work of literary criticism. It is a sweeping cultural study that repositions Shakespeare not as a monument to be revered, but as a force still shaping how we think and live. For readers willing to engage deeply, it offers dazzling insights into why Shakespeare remains uncannily contemporary.