Maryanne Garbowsky

Dr. Maryanne Garbowsky is a writer and retired Professor of English. She has written two books on the poet Emily Dickinson as well as numerous articles on the poet. Her specialty is interdisciplinary joining the fields of art and literature. She is a contributing editor for the New York Print Club newsletter and an art editor for the Emily Dickinson International Society bulletin. She has written articles that have been published in the New York Times.

Revisiting The Great Gatsby at 100 Years Old: A Cause for Celebration (Fall Term 2025)

Participant Testimonials:

Very well organized, very good course.

This is my 3rd or 4th class with Maryanne and I have thoroughly enjoy every one.  She is an expert on her authors but also passionate about the authors' significance to 20th century literature.

Ernest Hemingway Remembers: A Moveable Feast (Spring Term 2025)

Participant Testimonials:

This was my second class with Maryanne.  The Moveable Feast story came through clear and with many interesting facts that enhanced the book's history.  I am thankful that I could attend.

Nice combination of lecture and visual presentation

Casting Into One's Self: Ernest Hemingway's "Big Two-Hearted River" (Winter Term 2025)

Participant Testimonials:

Very interesting and clearly presented

Wonderful lecture

Very good. Good teacher