Elizabeth Rivlin

Elizabeth Rivlin is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Clemson University, within the College of Arts and Humanities. Her research focuses on the reception and adaptation of Shakespeare in American literature and culture, as well as representations of service, class, and gender in early modern drama and prose. Rivlin holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.A. from Vassar College.

Her academic contributions include a book project titled Middlebrow Shakespeare: Reading Publics, and she serves as an associate editor of College Literature and editorial board member of Shakespeare. Rivlin’s work bridges early modern studies with contemporary cultural analysis, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to literature and its societal implications.

Her research interests span Shakespearean adaptations, gender studies, and the socio-cultural roles of service in early modern England. Recent publications explore themes such as middlebrow feminism in literary adaptations, ethics of cultural appropriation, and the intersection of labor and identity in Renaissance texts.

Rivlin’s scholarly output reflects a strong commitment to contextualizing classical literature within modern frameworks, with a focus on marginalized voices and historical materialism. Her editorial roles further highlight her influence in shaping contemporary literary discourse.