Gary Ernst is a poet, critic, and professor. He received his PhD from NYU in 1997, and is a member of the Colloquium on Violence and Religion. He has taught writing, literature, hi...view moreGary Ernst is a poet, critic, and professor. He received his PhD from NYU in 1997, and is a member of the Colloquium on Violence and Religion. He has taught writing, literature, history, and humanities in colleges throughout America. The Last Summer of Love is his most recent novel.view less