Join us in a conversation with Dr. Jeremiah Mercurio, Head of History & Humanities in the Columbia University Libraries, in discussing his new book The Form and Theory of Literary Doodling with his co-author Dr. Daniel Gabelman, Head of English at King’s Ely (UK). This literary study “investigates the phenomenon of literary doodling―the making of playful verbal and visual creations by professional authors while engaged in another activity… and aims to legitimise doodles as worthy of serious critical attention, demonstrating how they trouble the meaning of texts, introduce semantic flexibility into literary works and their reception, and rejuvenate the joy of readerly discovery.” This lively event will be held in the Burke Library Reading Room and is sure to inspire novices and book culture enthusiasts alike. Registration required to reserve your spot.

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Date & Time:

Thursday, April 3, 2025
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Burke Library, Union Theological Seminary
3041 Broadway, New York, NY 10027