Professor Dr. Daniel Tiffany

Biography

Daniel Tiffany is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern California Dornsife College, specializing in English literature. Over the past two decades, he has authored five books of literary criticism and five full-length collections of poetry. His latest scholarly book, published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2014, has been acclaimed for its original contributions to literary criticism. Tiffany's critical works include 'Toy Medium: Materialism Modern Lyric' and 'Infidel Poetics: Riddles, Nightlife, Substance.' He has published numerous articles in prestigious journals like PMLA and Critical Inquiry, as well as poetry in leading magazines such as Poetry and Paris Review. His poetry collections have been recognized with significant awards and have been included in anthologies and collaborations with various art forms. Tiffany has also contributed to translation work, focusing primarily on authors from French, Greek, and Italian literature. His engagements include teaching and public lectures at renowned institutions and numerous poetry readings both domestically and abroad. He has received several grants and fellowships, facilitating his efforts in poetry and academic contributions.

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