Dr. Srikanth Reddy

Biography

Srikanth Reddy is a professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Chicago. He specializes in poetry across various forms, historical periods, and cultural regions. Reddy's recent book, "Underworld Lit," was published by Wave Books in 2020 and features a long narrative poem that draws on his lecture notes while integrating elements of academic satire and memoir. He has received support for his work from prestigious organizations such as the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. His collection, "Facts Visitors," won the 2005 Asian American Literary Award for Poetry and explores themes of displacement, particularly in a South Asian context. His scholarship includes an interest in modern American poetry and contemporary Asian American writing, emphasized in publications like "Changing Subjects: Digressions Modern American Poetry." He has also delivered lectures across the United States and has been active in teaching creative writing and literary studies. Reddy has co-taught interdisciplinary courses and seeks to explore the intersections of critical and creative work in future offerings.

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