David Anderson

David Anderson is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Louisville. His research focuses on African American poetry, particularly neglected works from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Black Chicago Renaissance, and environmentalist literature. He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Pennsylvania. His recent projects include editing an anthology of African American maritime writing and exploring Kentucky poets. Anderson teaches courses in American and African American literature, blending historical analysis with contemporary critical approaches.

His publications span over two decades, analyzing figures like Sterling Brown, Marianne Moore, and James Baldwin. Key themes include the intersection of political theory and literary form, the role of technique in shaping meaning, and cultural evolution in African American poetry. His work frequently bridges formal analysis with broader social and environmental contexts.

Anderson has no listed scientific awards but maintains an active research agenda. His advising and grants are unspecified in available records. He contributes to literary discourse through both scholarship and pedagogy, emphasizing underrepresented voices in American literary history.