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Akhil Sharma is the Adele Schiff Professor of the Practice in the Department of English at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. He has held this position since 2020 and also serves as Professor of the Practice of English. His expertise lies in creative writing and fiction, with a focus on narrative techniques, human relationships, and cultural identity. Sharma teaches courses such as Introduction to Creative Writing and Introduction to the Writing of Fiction.
Sharma earned a J.D. from Harvard University in 1998. His literary works include acclaimed novels like Family Life (2014) and An Obedient Father (2000), which have garnered international recognition. His awards include the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award (2016), the Folio Prize (2015), and the Susan Kaufman Prize and PEN/Hemingway Prize for best first novel (2001).
Sharma’s research explores themes of family dynamics, cultural displacement, and existential inquiry. His publications span novels, short stories, and essays in prestigious journals like The New Yorker and The Paris Review. His teaching emphasizes innovative narrative forms and the intersection of personal and collective memory.
- Education: J.D., Harvard University (1998)
- Affiliations: Department of English, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
- Teaching Focus: Creative writing, fiction writing techniques, narrative theory
- Awards: IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, Folio Prize, Susan Kaufman Prize, PEN/Hemingway Prize
