Lucas Thompson

Dr. Lucas Thompson is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of English and Writing at the University of Sydney. He holds a BA(Hons)/BSc from UNSW and a PhD from the University of Sydney. His research focuses on the intersection of literature and philosophy, with particular emphasis on literary aesthetics, postcritique, and sound studies. Thompson has published widely on David Foster Wallace, including his book Global Wallace: David Foster Wallace and World Literature (2016), and contributes to editorial roles such as the Managing Editor of The Australasian Journal of American Studies.

Thompson’s current projects include a forthcoming book Metaphors We Read By, exploring metaphorical approaches to literary interpretation, and The Mind's Ear: Literature and the Auditory Imagination, examining how imagined sounds shape literary experience. His work bridges disciplines, engaging with film, television, and comparative literature.

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as ENGL2654 (Novel Worlds) and ENGL6100 (Approaches to Literary History). He advises PhD candidates like Lisa-jane Roberts on topics like ambiguity in George Saunders’ fiction. Thompson’s contributions to academia span editorial leadership and interdisciplinary research, reflecting a commitment to rethinking literary methodologies and expanding the global context of American literature.