Philip Griffiths

Dr. Philip Griffiths is a Lecturer in the Department of English Studies II at the University of Mannheim's School of Humanities. His research focuses on literary representations of the self, with a notable publication examining self-projections in English literature. His work bridges literary theory and textual analysis, particularly in 19th and 20th century British texts. Consultation hours are arranged via email.

Research Interests: Explores how authors externalize identity through narrative structures, with emphasis on psychoanalytic approaches and modernist literary techniques. His analysis spans themes of autobiography, identity construction, and the interplay between text and authorial presence.

Publications: His 2008 monograph establishes him as a scholar of self-representation in literature, influencing contemporary debates on narrative identity. The work combines close reading with theoretical frameworks from literary criticism and philosophy.