April 15, 2014, Filed Under: Authors, Books + Manuscripts, Research + TeachingBiographer mines Ransom Center’s collections to uncover “The Unknown Henry Miller” Arthur Hoyle’s recent biography The Unknown Henry Miller: A Seeker in Big Sur was recently published by Skyhorse/Arcade. The biography recounts Miller’s career from its beginnings in Paris in the 1930s but focuses on his years living in Big Sur, California, from 1944 to 1961, during which he wrote many… read more
March 28, 2014, Filed Under: Authors, Exhibitions + EventsQ&A With Julia Alvarez Acclaimed novelist, poet, and essayist Julia Alvarez speaks about her life and work with University of Texas at Austin professor Jennifer M. Wilks in a Harry Ransom Lecture this Monday, March 31 at 7 p.m. in Jessen Auditorium at Homer Rainey Hall. A book signing and reception follow at the… read more
March 18, 2014, Filed Under: Authors, Books + Manuscripts, Research + TeachingQ&A: New book explores Lord Byron’s canine companions through full-color illustrations of “man’s best friends” “dogs! or Men! (for I flatter you in saying That ye are dogs—your betters far)” —“Don Juan,” Canto VII. Verses 1–2 In August, Geoffrey Bond released the full-color coffee table book, Lord Byron’s Best Friends: From Bulldogs to Boatswain & Beyond. Bond, both a Byron and Newfoundland enthusiast, currently resides… read more
