Danielle Hanson strives to create and facilitate wonder. She is author of Fraying Edge of Sky, winner of the Codhill Press Poetry Prize, and Ambushing Water, Finalist for the Georgia Author of the Year Award. Her poetry was the basis for a puppet show at the Center for Puppetry Arts. She is Marketing Director for Sundress Publications, and serves on their Editorial Board. She curated a poet/artist collaboration show Alloy at Arts Beacon in Atlanta, where she was Poet-in-Residence. Previously, she has also been Writer-in-Residence for Georgia Writers, Poetry Editor for Hayden’s Ferry Review, and Poetry Editor for Doubleback Books. Her work has appeared in over 100 journals. She teaches poetry at the University of California, Irvine. More at daniellejhanson.com.
Courses Typically Taught:
- English 16: The Craft of Poetry
Themes Typically Taught:
- English 16: The Craft of Poetry: Poetry of Surprise and Wonder
- Writing 50: Fairy Tales
Course Descriptions:
- English 16: This class is a survey of contemporary American poetry and poetry translated into English. We will read and listen to a variety of poets covering a wide range of topic, identity, and form, focusing on how poetry uses surprise, disturbance, and delight to affect the reader. We’ll use these readings as a basis to discuss what poetry is and how it achieves a connection with the reader and communication of a story or subject. We will write a few poems in response to writing exercises, and write one short analytical paper. No previous writing or literature experience required.
Email: dhanson2@uci.edu