Acclaimed Transgender Poet & Teacher; Literary Critic & Essayist; Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Professor of English at Harvard University

Boston, MA, USA
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Stephanie Burt Biography

Stephanie Burt (formerly published as Stephen Burt, and uses both she/her and they/them pronouns) is a poet, literary critic, and professor whose work has shaped contemporary poetry and criticism.

Burt is the Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Professor of English at Harvard University. She is known for her scholarship and essays, which have appeared in leading literary journals and publications. Her poetry collections and critical books are recognized for their approach to language and form, establishing her as a voice in modern literature.

Burt's professional achievements include authoring several volumes of poetry and criticism, with her work featured in outlets such as Poetry Foundation and major academic forums. She is a speaker at literary conferences, festivals, and university events, engaging audiences with clarity and intellectual rigor. Burt participates in public lectures, readings, and discussions on the evolution of poetry and the role of criticism in the digital age.

Throughout her career, Burt has received awards and honors recognizing her contributions to poetry and literary criticism. She addresses challenges related to gender identity and the complexities of contemporary culture, often discussing these experiences in her writing and public appearances. Burt’s expertise and commitment to fostering dialogue contribute to her presence in both academic and literary circles as a public speaker and thought leader.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/02/2025.

Stephanie Burt Videos

Super Gay Poems with Stephanie Burt and Special Guests

Super Gay Poems with Stephanie Burt and Special Guests

Stephanie Burt curates a boundary-pushing anthology of 51 poems by LGBTQIA+ writers tracing the evolution of queer poetry.

Stephanie Burt- We Are Mermaids: Poems

Stephanie Burt- We Are Mermaids: Poems

Harvard Professor Stephanie Burt reads a poem from her new book "We Are Mermaids." Stephanie Burt is a literary critic and poet.

Stephanie Burt - Taylor Swift and Her World

Stephanie Burt - Taylor Swift and Her World

Harvard Professor Stephanie Burt talks about a course she is currently teaching at Harvard called “Taylor Swift and Her World”.

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