Dara Horn

Dara Horn (born 1977) is an American novelist, essayist, and professor of literature specializing in Jewish literature and culture. She is the author of several novels, including In the Image (2002), The World to Come (2006), All Other Nights (2009), A Guide for the Perplexed (2013), and Eternal Life (2018). Her novels often explore themes of Jewish history, memory, and identity, frequently blending historical settings with contemporary characters and narratives.

Horn is also known for her essays and non-fiction writing. Her book People Love Dead Jews: Reports From a Haunted Present (2021) is a collection of essays that critically examines the romanticization and commodification of Jewish suffering in popular culture and museums. The book received significant critical acclaim and generated considerable discussion about antisemitism and the ways in which Jewish history is remembered and represented.

She has taught courses at Harvard University, Yeshiva University, and Sarah Lawrence College. Horn's work has been widely recognized, earning her awards such as the National Jewish Book Award and the Edward Lewis Wallant Award. She holds a Ph.D. in comparative literature from Harvard University.