Alexandra Warwick
Professor · 19th-century Literature and Culture
University of WestminsterAbout
Dr. Alexandra Warwick is Professor of English Studies and Head of the School of Humanities at the University of Westminster. Since joining the institution in 1991, she has focused on 19th-century literature and culture, particularly the fin de siècle era. Her work bridges Gothic studies, Victorian crime narratives, and the intersection of archaeology with literary imagination.
Education
- BA in English, University of London
- MSc in History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine, University of London
- PhD in English, University of London
Her research explores the Gothic tradition, including works on Oscar Wilde, Andrew Lang, and the Whitechapel Murders. Publications include analyses of Dracula's cultural impact and the influence of archaeology on Victorian thought. Her 15 most recent articles span Gothic architecture, zombie apocalypse narratives, and interdisciplinary studies linking literature to science and urban crisis.
Teaching and Supervision
- Teaches Writing Sexuality and Monsters and the Nineteenth Century
- Supervises PhD topics on May Sinclair, Eliza Haywood, Mary Kingsley, and Victorian skin diseases
- Active supervision includes theses on subjects like Christina Rossetti, Mildred Trotter, and intangible cultural heritage
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