Emily Mitchell

Emily Mitchell is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Maryland's College of Arts and Humanities. She specializes in creative writing, historical fiction, and absurdist literature. Her notable works include the novel The Last Summer of the World (2008) and the short story collection Viral (2015). Mitchell has received accolades such as the NYPL Young Lions Award finalist recognition and fellowships from prestigious institutions like Yaddo and Breadloaf Writers Conference. She serves as the fiction editor for New England Review.

Research & Publications:

• Explores themes of historical memory, contemporary societal shifts, and the intersection of technology with human experience.
• Recent works include Forgotten Pastimes of the Victorians (2022) and Her Face I Cannot See (2021).

Awards & Fellowships:

• NYPL Young Lions Award finalist (2008).
• Recipient of fellowships from Yaddo, Ucross Foundation, and Sewanee Writers Conference.

Literary Contributions:

• Editorial role at New England Review highlights her engagement with contemporary literary discourse.