Timothy Anderson

Timothy Anderson is a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of East Anglia's School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing. His current project examines alliteration in 19th-century poetry and its role in both preserving and challenging social norms. He previously conducted PhD research on Richard Wagner's reception in Britain and North America (1872–1918), with a monograph under review.

• PhD in English Studies, University of Cambridge (2022)
• MPhil in English Studies, University of Cambridge (2017)
• Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Philosophy, University of East Anglia (2015)

Research interests include 19th-century poetry, German cultural influences on English literature, postcolonial studies, and critical theory. Key figures analyzed include W.E.B. Du Bois, Vernon Lee, and W.B. Yeats. He organizes the 2025 conference New Perspectives on Alliteration in Poetry and Cultural History.

Publications explore Wagner's reception in Victorian contexts and literary translation history. Awards include the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship (2023–2026).