Michael Warner

Michael Warner is an American literary critic and social theorist known for his contributions to English literature and American studies. He is a professor at Yale University and has written for publications such as Artforum, The Nation, The Advocate, and The Village Voice. Warner has authored several influential books, including Publics and Counterpublics, The Trouble with Normal: Sex, Politics, and the Ethics of Queer Life, and Fear of a Queer Planet. His work often explores themes of identity, culture, and politics, particularly within queer studies. He has also edited notable collections such as The Portable Walt Whitman and American Sermons: The Pilgrims to Martin Luther King, Jr.