Clare Connors

Clare Connors is an Associate Professor in the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, and currently serves as Associate Dean for Admissions in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Her research focuses on deconstruction, creative-critical writing, and contemporary fiction. She is the author of Force from Nietzsche to Derrida (2010), Literary Theory: A Beginner’s Guide (2010), and co-editor of Creative Criticism: An Anthology and Guide (2014). Her work engages with thinkers like Derrida, Freud, and Cixous, exploring how literature performs unique cognitive and ethical operations.

Her publications analyze topics such as rhythm, rhyme, and grace in texts by authors including Elizabeth Bowen, J.M. Coetzee, and Ali Smith. Recent work includes explorations of Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun and existential themes in contemporary narratives.

Despite her extensive academic output, no specific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. She maintains an active role in both teaching and research administration within her faculty.