Forest Pyle

Forest Pyle is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Oregon, specializing in Comics and Cartoon Studies. His affiliations include the College of Arts and Sciences, where he holds a faculty position. His research focuses on 19th-century British literary studies, Romanticism, and the intersections of visual culture with literary theory.

His research interests encompass aesthetic radicalism in Romantic texts, postmodern literary studies, and the application of critical theory to poetry and visual media. Pyle’s work bridges historical literary analysis with contemporary cultural phenomena, such as his exploration of Romanticism in modern music, film, and art.

Recent publications include analyses of Shelley and Keats, as well as studies on aesthetic theory and materialism in Romantic poetry. His forthcoming book expands on the concept of 'radical aestheticism' in Romantic tradition. Current projects explore contemporary Romanticism in pop music, film, and visual arts.

While no formal advising or grants are listed, Pyle’s CV indicates extensive scholarly output and interdisciplinary engagement. No labs or research teams are explicitly mentioned, though his work intersects with visual culture and digital humanities through comics studies.