More George - George Gopen's Reader Expectation Approach

Medium long shot. George Gopen, a white man with short reddish greying hair, mustache, and beard. He is wearing glasses in a dark grey jacket and trousers with a white collared shirt. He is sitting at a black grand piano—his hands on the keys. There are a metronome and sheets of music on top of the piano. There are deep red drapes and the edge of a large window visible in the background.

An antique writing desk that has "1850" inlaid on the drawer in front. The desk is distressed blue-green with orange-red trim. There is a pad of paper and a pencil placed at the center of the desk. At the top edge, lined up from left to right, are: a small metal sculpture, a small metallic clock, a glass container of pens and pencils, and a ceramic dish. The desk is placed against a window with blinds that are peeking open.

George Gopen, a white man with reddish greying hair, a mustache, and beard, wearing glasses and a black jacket, black shirt and black tie with elaborate white graphics on it, faces a white board and writes formulae with a dry erase marker.

Craving More George?

For a an even deeper dive into all things Gopen, we invite you to explore George’s expanded website at GeorgeGopen.com, home to publication archives and academic works on writing (legal, scientific, English), teaching, chamber music, poetry, and more!

Coming Soon! As an antiquarian book collector for sixty years, George has amassed seven libraries worth of precious inventory. In Spring of 2026, he will be listing volumes for sale for the first time. Enthusiasts are encouraged to visit GopenBooks.com.