Kate Bolick

Kate Bolick is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Yale University. She was awarded the 2023 Fred Strebeigh and Linda Peterson Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Instructional Faculty. Her work bridges journalism, literary criticism, and cultural analysis, focusing on themes of women’s autonomy, friendship, and historical narratives.

Her research interests include feminist theory, 19th/20th-century literature, and cultural history. Key projects include Spinster: Making a Life of One’s Own (a New York Times Notable Book), introductions to literary classics like The Yellow Wall-Paper and Nancy Hale’s The Prodigal Women, and a forthcoming exploration of friendship in Every Friend a Phantom.

Bolick’s writing has appeared in major publications such as The Atlantic, The New Yorker, and The New York Times. Her career includes roles as executive editor of Domino and columnist for The Boston Globe’s Ideas Section.

Her scholarly contributions emphasize feminist reinterpretations of classic texts and modern cultural dynamics. No formal advising or grant details are specified in the provided texts.