Kevin Barents

Kevin Barents serves as a Master Lecturer in the College of Arts and Sciences Writing Program at Boston University, where he has taught continuously since 2005.

His academic credentials include:

• M.F.A. in Creative Writing (Poetry) from the University of Florida (2005)
• M.A. in Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University (2003)
• B.A. in English and Education from James Madison University (1995)

Barents specializes in creative writing and poetry with a distinctive focus on the intersection of literature and popular culture, particularly through his acclaimed expertise in Bob Dylan's work. His teaching portfolio features specialized courses on Dylan that have garnered significant media attention, reflecting his unique approach to blending musical analysis with literary criticism. His creative output spans poetry and prose publications in major literary venues, while his scholarly contributions extend to editorial work in Dylan-focused anthologies.

His public intellectual engagement includes high-profile interviews with NPR’s Weekend Edition, The Boston Globe, and The Washington Post, alongside contributions to authoritative texts like Dylan: Disc by Disc and Professing Dylan. Barents maintains active presence in literary discourse through regular publications on Slate, AGNI online, and The Poetry Foundation’s digital platform.