Em Setzer

Em Setzer is a poet, translator, and lecturer affiliated with Cornell University's Department of Literatures in English. They hold a BA in Creative Writing and Classics from Bard College. Currently teaching courses such as FWS: Word and Image and Creative Writing, Setzer's work bridges poetry, translation, and classical influences. Their publications include the micro-collection ERATO (rinky dink press, 2024) and contributions to Asymptote, LESBIANTIQUITY, and BULLSHIT LIT.

Education:

• B.A. in Creative Writing and Classics, Bard College

Research Interests: Focus on poetic form, translation across cultural boundaries, classical antiquity's influence on modern queer narratives, and experimental literary techniques. Engages with avant-garde publishing platforms and reimagines traditional literary canons through contemporary lenses.

Teaching: Courses emphasize interdisciplinary connections between literary texts and visual arts, fostering critical creativity in students.