2013 National Book Awards
The National Book Foundation presented the 2013 National Book Awards at a ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Lite…
938 viewsThe National Book Foundation presented the 2013 National Book Awards at a ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Lite…
938 viewsAuthor E.L. Doctorow was interviewed during the 2013 National Book Awards Benefit Dinner and Ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. He received the Medal for Distinguished Contri…
248 viewsA conference keynote address was delivered by E.L. Doctorow, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Herman Melville’s novel Moby-Dick. He considered how Herman Melvil…
1,201 viewsE.L. Doctorow talked about his life and work. He focused on the events and questions that led to him becoming a writer. Mr. Doctorow is the author of numerous books, including Ragtime, World…
1,718 viewsAuthor E.L. Doctorow spoke about his book Lamentation: 9/11, published by Millwood Publishers. The book is a collection of photographs showing New Yorkers grieving after the September 11 att…
138 viewsScholars, journalists, and celebrities gathered to oppose the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. They argued that the public had been ignored by politicians seeking to further their own …
889 viewsE. L. Doctorow talked about the work of a novelist and the lack of limitations that can surround other types of writers. He concentrated on the focus of spiritualism around the world and the…
118 viewsAuthors, activists, and public officials read portions from The Courage to Stand Alone: Letters from Prison and Other Writings. It was a collection of writings by Wei Jingsheng, who ha…
301 viewsThis session of the Sag Harbor Initiative is focused on cultural issues and is entitled, the “Intellectual Wasteland.” Panelists discussed the perceived deterioration of the cultural landsc…
812 viewsThe Sag Harbor Initiative conference looked on the state of our democratic system.
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