Jenny Mann

Jenny Mann, a Professor of English at NYU, discusses her book on the Orpheus myth and its connections to poetry and science. She unpacks her nonlinear writing process, revealing how it shapes her arguments. The conversation touches on how the Orpheus narrative informs poetic creation, with themes of possession and vulnerability. Mann also explores the relevance of Orphic ideas in contemporary art and shares insights from her teaching, alongside a sneak peek into her future project on Renaissance concepts of infinity.

Jenny Mann, a Professor of English at NYU and author of The Trials of Orpheus, dives into the intersections of poetry, science, and the early modern sublime. She explores the nonlinear process of writing and the structural influence of the Orpheus myth on her work. Mann discusses the complexities of Ovidian eloquence and its impact on masculinity, while also touching on contemporary art’s resonance with literary themes. Additionally, she shares insights into teaching experiences and recommends texts that evoke Orphic encounters.

Jenny C. Mann, a Professor at NYU and author of *The Trials of Orpheus*, dives into the intertwining of poetry, science, and the early modern sublime. She discusses her nonlinear writing process and the metaphor of the Orphic literary transmission. Topics include how poetry can astonish listeners unpredictably, the vulnerability in masculine poetics, and the relevance of the sublime in contemporary art. Mann also shares insights about teaching texts that evoke profound philosophical questions, hinting at her next project on infinity and paradox.