Maryanne Garbowsky

Dr. Maryanne Garbowsky has taught English and American Literature at the college level for her entire career. She has written two books on the poet Emily Dickinson as well as numerous articles about the poet and other literary figures. She is an art editor for the Emily Dickinson International Society Bulletin as well as a contributing writer for the New York Print Club newsletter.

Poetry Seminar: Modern American Poets (Winter Term 2026)

Participant Testimonials:

Study leader drew from a wide knowledge and had the ability to respond to class comments with further examples.

I wanted to read new poets, learn from a teacher of poetry, and have class disussion. The teacher provided amply variety of poets and their poems.

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