While the novel does not fit into a specific literary period, it was written at a time when movie tie-ins were popular. Since the screenplay Kleinbaum was using contained mostly dialogue, much of the descriptive aspects of the novel were contributed by Kleinbaum, causing the novel to differ slightly from the film. As the film was being produced in Delaware, Klienbaum was writing the book in New York. The screenplay was semi-autobiographical as it was based on Schulman’s experiences at the college-preparatory day school Montgomery Bell Academy (Bloomenthal, 2019). It was based on the film’s original screenplay written by Tom Schulman. Kleinbaum was published as a novel in 1989. She also worked as a journalist for “Lifestyles” magazine during her career (“NH Kleinbaum,” n.d.).ĭead Poets Society by N. She lived in Mount Kisco, New York when she was writing Dead Poets Society. Kleinbaum is married and the mother of three children. She wrote Dead Poets Society in 1989 based on the screenplay by Tom Schulman (“N.H. Doolittle in 1998 (“NH Kleinbaum,” n.d.). in 1985, Growing Pains: A Novel between 19, The Magnificent Seven: The Authorized Story of American Gold in 1996, and Dr. She attended Northwestern University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism before pursuing a master’s degree in American Studies, History, and Literature at Columbia University Kleinbaum is most well-known for her adaptation of films and television shows to novels. Kisco, New York with her husband and three children.Nancy Horowitz Kleinbaum, the author of Dead Poets Society, is an American writer and journalist (“N.H. Her other novelizations include the Bantom Starfire title Growing Pains and D.A.R.Y.L. Kleinbum, a graduate of Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, is a former newspaper reporter and editor. Can the club and the individuality it inspires survive the pressure from authorities determined to destroy their dreams?

As Keating turns the boys on to the great words of Byron, Shelley, and Keats, they discover not only the beauty of language, but the importance of making each moment count.īut the Dead Poets pledges soon realize that their newfound freedom can have tragic consequences. Todd Anderson and his friends at Welton Academy can hardly believe how different life is since their new English professor, the flamboyant John Keating, has challenged them to 'make your lives extraordinary! Inspired by Keating, the boys resurrect the Dead Poets Society-a secret club where, free from the constraints and expectations of school and parents, they let their passions run wild. A novelization of the hit movie starring Robin Williams as Professor Keating, an inspiring, uplifting teacher who changes his students' lives.

D.A.R.Y.L. by N.H. Kleinbaum