UArts Literary Society

Mission: The UArts Literary Society examines the work of writers from the Theocratic, Aristocratic, Democratic and Chaotic Ages under the lens of the sublime, which Longinus defines as man's ability, through feeling and words, to reach beyond the realm of the human condition into greater mystery. When they are not discovering new ways of alleviating the ennui of the Philadelphian creatures of habit, the UArts Literary Society can be found attending the latest lecture by a major literary talent, promoting the best of world cinema in collaboration with art house film production companies, and pushing the boundaries of avant-garde music with their noise ensemble Sirkut Siti.

Literary Magazine: American Sublime is a compendium of modern culture and media featuring the work of Literary Society members. Due to the universal acclaim the 43-page Fall 2009 issue received, we are hoping to make the Spring 2010 issue over 100 pages.

President: Davis Rivera founded the UArts Literary Society during his first semester as a student at the University of the Arts. In addition to being President of the UArts Literary Society, he is also the Editor, Publisher, President and Founder of American Sublime, the UArts Literary Society publication, and President of Student Council.

To get involved, contact Davis Rivera at drivera@uarts.edu or advisor Sara MacDonald at smacdonald@uarts.edu.