Tom Kuhn

Tom Kuhn is a Professor of Twentieth-Century German Literature at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of St Hugh's College. His research focuses on political literature, particularly the works of Bertolt Brecht, exile narratives, and anti-fascist drama. He led the 'Writing Brecht' project, producing major English-language editions of Brecht's works and exploring Brecht's engagement with visual art. Kuhn teaches German language, modern drama, and interdisciplinary topics linking literature with art, music, and history.

Education: M.A., D.Phil. (specific institutions not listed).

Research Interests: Brecht's lyric poetry, Brecht's use of visual media, 20th-century German drama, and the intersections of literature with art and politics. His work emphasizes textual translation, historical contextualization, and collaborative editing projects.

Publications: Over 30 books and articles, including editions of Brecht's poetry and plays, translations, and critical studies on Brecht's methodologies. Recent works analyze Brecht's engagement with photography and the motif of flight in exile contexts.

Awards: No specific prizes mentioned, but his scholarly contributions are recognized through extensive editorial and academic leadership roles.

Labs/Teams: Coordinates international Brecht research networks and collaborates with institutions like Raven Row and Bloomsbury Press on literary editions.