Department of English

• Wednesday, October 25, 2017 - 12:00pm to 2:15pm

Kelly Writers House

RSVP: wh@writing.upenn.edu or 215-746-7636

After more than five decades, Bob Dylan continues his enduring presence as one of the greatest American songwriters. Join us for a lunchtime discussion of his writing, politics, and influence, with a special focus on the album Time Out of Mind. Dylan has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He has received numerous awards including Grammies, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award, and has has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize jury in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In May 2012, Dylan received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.