Dr. David St John

Biography

David St. John is a recognized poet and academic, serving as a University Professor in the Department of English and Comparative Literature at USC Dornsife. He has published twelve collections of poetry, winning numerous prestigious awards including the Rome Fellowship Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the O. B. Hardison Prize, and the George Drury Smith Lifetime Achievement Award from the Baroque Literary Arts Foundation. St. John has also been a finalist for the National Book Award and the Academy Award in Literature. His work not only spans poetry but also explores the intersection of literature and cinema as he teaches courses that engage students with contemporary literature and poetry writing. Under the auspices of numerous grants and fellowships, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and NEA Fellowships, he has contributed to various anthologies and periodicals, reflecting his scholarly engagement with the literary community. His academic contributions blend creative writing with a theoretical understanding of contemporary literary practices, bringing poetry to life in educational settings. His collaborations with composers include chamber operas and other performance works that intertwine poetry with music, emphasizing the dynamic relationship between the two arts.

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