Penguin Random House, author portrait placeholder image

Clarence Brown

Clarence Brown (1929–2015) was a professor of comparative literature, emeritus, at Princeton University. He was the author of several works on the Russian poet Osip Mandelstam. Professor Brown was the editor of The Portable Twentieth-Century Russian Reader, which contains his translation of Zamyatin’s short story “The Cave” and Yury Olesha’s novel Envy.

Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and educators are increasingly aware that integrating social-emotional learning into the curriculum is critical if we want students to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Download the thematic educator guides on Teaching About Anxiety and Mindfulness and Teaching About Student Wellness. Explore our specially curated collections on

Read more

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Middle School titles AANHPI Creators – High School titles .

Read more