Lisa Vetere

Lisa Vetere, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of English at Monmouth University, specializing in early and antebellum American literature, cultural studies, and ecohorror narratives. Her research explores intersections between literature and historical crises, emphasizing environmental and gendered dimensions in Gothic and historical romance genres.

Research Trends: Her publications focus on the Gothic Anthropocene, blending literary analysis with environmental humanities. Key themes include horticultural metaphors, deforestation narratives, and multispecies landscapes in early American texts.

Service & Teaching: She serves on the University Discipline Committee, FAMCO Executive Committee, and Gender Studies/English Curriculum Committees. Courses taught include American literature surveys, psychoanalysis seminars, and Gothic-themed classes like Ghost Stories and Place/Spatial Theory in American Literature.

• Duke University’s American Literary Scholarship (2014) – 'noteworthy period study' recognition for 2012 article