Michael O'Bryan

Michael O'Bryan is a Senior Lecturer at Washington University in St. Louis. His research focuses on anarchist theory's influence on 20th-century literature, with publications on Thomas Pynchon and labor organizing. He also engages in cultural analyses of baseball and teaches courses on argumentation, political rhetoric, and modern texts. His teaching portfolio includes a first-year seminar on comic books and graphic fiction.

Since 2014, he has actively participated in labor and electoral campaigns. Though no formal grants or awards are listed, his work bridges literary analysis with contemporary social movements. His office is located in Duncker 110, and he can be reached at mbobryan@wustl.edu.