Matthew Scott

Dr. Matthew Scott is a Lecturer in the Department of English Literature at the University of Reading, part of the School of Humanities. His research focuses on British and American Romanticism, with a strong emphasis on cross-cultural and interdisciplinary approaches to aesthetics, criticism, and philosophy. Key areas of interest include literary influence, artistic representation, emotion/sympathy theories, and imperialist discourse. He teaches modules on figures like Hazlitt, Byron, and American writers such as Emerson and Melville. His work often explores concepts like wonder, novelty, and the ethical value of literary study.

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses on Revolutionary Romanticism, Byron's poetry, and MA modules on Nation and Empire. He has contributed to broader literature courses spanning from the eighteenth to the nineteenth century. Publications include edited volumes like Wordsworth in American Literary Culture and articles in journals like Essays in Criticism and European Romantic Review. His research bridges historical literary analysis with modern ethical inquiries, emphasizing transatlantic connections and intellectual history.