Featured Reader
Featured Reader
for Dec 12, 2025
for Dec 12, 2025
will read selected poetry from
(poetry by Ted Kooser)
Note: Ted Kooser no longer accepts public speaking engagements. He has, however, agreed to let Stephen Buhler select from his poetry and read it at The Lion in his place. With Ted's approval, Steve regularly appears on Nebraska Public Media's Friday LIVE to read Ted's poetry, discuss his craft, and even sing a poem or two. For the December 12 gathering at The Lion, Steve will combine commentary and personal recollection with a wide range of Ted Kooser's works, emphasizing his recent writing. Stephen Buhler is Aaron Douglas Emeritus Professor of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where Ted taught Creative Writing for many years."
reading at 6 PM.
1309 R streets: west side of St. Marks on the Campus.
Door open and refreshments are served beginning at 5:30 PM. Feel free to come sit, veg out, study or visit with a friend until 6 PM.
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Stephen Buhler, is a celebrated professor of English at the UNL, where he specializes in Shakespearean scholarship and Early Modern English Literature.
In 2002, he helped found the Flatwater Shakespeare Company, which has been entertaining Lincoln and surrounding communities in the years since. His writing has been published in numerous scholarly journals including English Literary Renaissance, Milton Studies, Post Script, Renaissance Quarterly, and Shakespeare Quarterly.
He has been a teacher of English and religious studies at a parochial school in Long Beach, CA, 1976-84, chair of English department, 1978-80; University of Nebraska—Lincoln, assistant professor, 1989-95, associate professor, 1995-2002, professor of English, 2002—. Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music, member of board of directors, 1991-97; Lincoln Community Playhouse, member of board of directors, 2001; dramaturge,Text Adviser, musician, composer, actor, and director for local stage productions. Nebraska Public Radio Network, commentator on cultural issues and current events, 1993—; speaker for schools and civic groups. Miltones (music ensemble), performer.
He is a member of the Modern Language Association of America, Renaissance Society of America, Milton Society of America (life member), Shakespeare Association of America, Spenser Society of America.
Selection of Online Readings