A Reading with Rita Dove

Join us for an evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, Rita Dove

Poet and essayist, Rita Dove, joins us for a reading of her works. With notable publications like Thomas and Beulah (1986) and Sonata Mulattica (2009), Dove's work has made an indellible impact on the literary world. Her most recent collection, Playlist for the Apocalypse (2021) has been praised by The New York Times, boasting that Dove's "poems that are by turns delicate, witty and audacious."

Co-sponsored with the Michener Center for Writers.

Please have your reservation confirmation ready upon entering. A reservation does not guarantee a seat. Line forms upon arrival of the first patron, and doors open 30 minutes in advance. Doors to our theater will open approximately 30 minutes before the event begins. No food or beverages are allowed inside our theater or gallery space.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Harry Ransom Center, 300 West 21st Street, Austin, United States