Celebrating the beginning of modernism, the panel will be moderated by Robert Darnton, Literary Light of 2009, Pforzheimer University Professor of History, Director of the Harvard University Library and author of many books including The Forbidden Best-Sellers of Prerevolutionary France, The Business of Enlightenment, and The Great Cat Massacre.

Speaking for the Candidates:

Rosanna Warren
Poet, author of Stained Glass and Departure,  and Professor at Boston University defending Ezra Pound’s Personae.

Leland de la Durantaye
Gardner Cowles Associate Professor of English, Harvard University, and author of Style is Matter and Giorgio Agamben, promoting Gertrude Stein’s Three Lives.

Christopher Beha
Author of The Whole Five Feet and assistant editor at Harper's Magazine championing The Harvard Classics.

November 5, 2009
Abbey Room, McKim Building
Boston Public Library
6-8 p.m.

Following the presentation, the audience will vote for the winner and join the authors and guests at a reception.

The event is offered at no charge, but please reply to attend.