David Landreth

David Landreth is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on the literature and culture of Tudor and early Stuart England, with a specialization in materialism (Marxist, ancient, and new materialist), word and image studies, religiosity, and humanist learning. He currently investigates the emotional dynamics of Renaissance 'rebirth' of the past, exploring themes of envy, charity, glory, and shame through a materialist lens.

His publications include The Face of Mammon: the Matter of Money in English Renaissance Literature (2012) and numerous articles on John Donne, Edmund Spenser, and economic discourse in early modern texts. His work bridges literary analysis with theoretical frameworks like affect theory and cultural economics. Landreth advises undergraduate majors and teaches courses in Renaissance literature, materialist criticism, and drama studies. He holds office hours Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Wheeler Hall.

While no formal awards are listed, his scholarship demonstrates sustained engagement with interdisciplinary approaches to early modern studies. His research and teaching reflect a commitment to analyzing how material conditions shape literary expression and cultural thought.