Lisa Vargo

Lisa Vargo is a Professor at the University of Saskatchewan specializing in 18th- and 19th-century literature with a focus on women writers including Mary Shelley and Anna Barbauld. She serves as Associate Editor (North America) for Women's Writing and sits on the editorial board of the European Romantic Review, demonstrating her leadership in Romantic-era scholarship.

Her research centers on textual criticism, Romanticism, and women's literary contributions, with particular expertise in Shelley's works and Barbauld's poetry. Vargo has significantly advanced the field through critical editions of Shelley's Lodore and Peacock's Nightmare Abbey, alongside pioneering hypertext editions of Barbauld's Poems. Her scholarship consistently examines gender dynamics, political thought, and literary form within Romantic contexts.

Recent publications reveal evolving trends in her work, expanding from core Romantic studies into Victorian reception history, children's literature, and transatlantic cultural exchanges. Her 2021 analyses of Charlotte Smith's writings and Shelley's political authority demonstrate continued innovation while maintaining her foundational focus on women's intellectual contributions.

Professor Vargo's accolades include:

• Distinguished Professor, University of Saskatchewan (2021)
• Distinguished Scholar Award, Keats-Shelley Association of America (2018)
• Distinction in Outreach and Engagement, University of Saskatchewan (2007)
• Canada Post Literacy Award (Educator Award) (2004)
• Saskatchewan Literacy Award of Merit (1999)
• USSU Teaching Excellence Award (1998)

Her academic service extends beyond publications through decades of adult literacy advocacy, including board membership with Word on the Street (Saskatoon) and volunteer tutoring, reflecting her commitment to connecting scholarly work with community engagement. While no formal graduate students are documented in the source material, her editorial mentorship through journal leadership has shaped emerging scholarship in the field.