Daniel Myerson, M.A., M.Phil.

          A historian, novelist, screenwriter, and collaborator, Daniel Myerson's writing talents are diverse.  In the popular history arena, he is author of the forthcoming IN THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS: HOWARD CARTER AND THE DISCOVERY OF TUTANKHAMEN'S TOMB (Random House/Ballantine, 2009), of THE LINGUIST AND THE EMPEROR:  THE RACE TO DECIPHER THE ROSETTA STONE (Random House/Ballantine, 2003), BLOOD AND SPLENDOR: THE LIVES OF FIVE TYRANTS, FROM NERO TO SADDAM HUSSEIN (HarperCollins, 2000) and SHAKESPEARE (Workman, 2000).  He has taught literature at a host of prestigious universities, including Columbia University, NYU, and Bennington, and carries endorsements from several authors, including Bernard Malamud, long time friend and mentor.  He received his MA in English and Comparative Literature and his M.Phil from Columbia University, where he was an Ellis Fellow.

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