Speaker: Dr. Nick Norwood

Dr. Nick Norwood is a widely published poet, and he also directs the Carson McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians in Columbus, Ga., and in Nyack, N.Y. He teaches creative writing at CSU.

Guest speaker Nick Norwood on Carson McCullers and the textile mills of Columbus

Join us for a special Labor Day Weekend service, with a look at the old textile mills of Columbus through the eyes of novelist Carson McCullers. (A tip to prepare: do a quick read or review of The Heart is a Lonely Hunter. McCullers grew up here, and her groundbreaking 1941 novel offers deep insights … Continue reading Guest speaker Nick Norwood on Carson McCullers and the textile mills of Columbus

An American Malady: Loneliness as Theme in the Works of Carson McCullers

9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Columbus State University is celebrating Carson McCuller’s 100th birthday this year. Our program for this Sunday (March 5) will be  “An American Malady: Loneliness as Theme in the Works of Carson McCullers,” presented by Dr. Nick Norwood, who teaches creative writing at CSU. Norwood is a widely published poet, and he … Continue reading An American Malady: Loneliness as Theme in the Works of Carson McCullers