Benjamin Goluboff

Benjamin Goluboff is Professor of English at Lake Forest College, specializing in American literature with a focus on 19th-century American literature, environmental literature, and literature of the Vietnam War. His extensive teaching portfolio includes courses such as English 204 (Nineteenth-Century American Literature), English 206 (American Environmental Literature), English 224 (Literature of the Vietnam War), and English 403 (Emily Dickinson Scholarship and Criticism).

• PhD, University of Pennsylvania
• MA, University of Pennsylvania
• BA, New York University (Phi Beta Kappa)

Goluboff's research interests span American literary history, with particular expertise in Emily Dickinson studies, Vietnam War literature, and environmental literature. His scholarly work demonstrates a unique interdisciplinary approach that bridges literary criticism with visual arts, particularly photography and painting. He frequently explores intersections between American literature and cultural history, with recurring themes of place, memory, and artistic representation.

His prolific creative output shows remarkable thematic diversity, ranging from lyric essays on Chicago neighborhoods to poetry about American artists and musicians. Goluboff's work often examines the relationship between visual art and literary expression, with numerous pieces analyzing photographs by notable artists like Danny Lyon, Berenice Abbott, and Robert Frank. His publications reveal a consistent interest in American cultural history, particularly jazz, photography, and regional identities.

• Great Teacher Award, Lake Forest College
• Phi Beta Kappa, New York University

As an educator, Goluboff has made significant contributions to the English and Creative Writing program at Lake Forest College. His scholarly work extends beyond traditional academic boundaries into creative writing, with numerous publications in literary journals. His research demonstrates a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches that connect literature with visual arts, history, and cultural studies. Goluboff's work on Emily Dickinson, Vietnam War literature, and American environmental writing has established him as a distinctive voice in American literary studies.

Goluboff maintains an active creative practice alongside his scholarly work, frequently collaborating with other writers like Mark Luebbers. His writing often explores Chicago's urban landscape, American art history, and musical traditions, demonstrating a deep engagement with American cultural production across multiple media.