Lisa Smartt

Lisa Smartt is a linguist, educator, and poet. She is the author of Words at the Threshold: What We Say When We're Nearing Death, a book that explores the language and culture of dying and death. Smartt's work focuses on the intersection of language, culture, and mortality. She has taught at various institutions and has been a guest lecturer at conferences. Smartt's writing has been widely published, and she has been featured in various media outlets. She is also a poet, and her work often explores themes of mortality, loss, and the human condition. Smartt's work has been recognized for its thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the human experience.