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George Steiner

George Steiner (1929–2020) was a literary critic, essayist, novelist, and author of more than two dozen books, including After Babel, an influential work of translation theory, and the novella The Portage to San Cristobal of A. H. A regular contributor to the New Yorker and a fellow of the British Academy, he taught at Princeton, Cambridge, and the University of Geneva.

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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