Tony Pollock

Tony Pollock is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Illinois, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on eighteenth-century British and French literature, gender studies, print culture, and critical theory.

Education: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Cornell University. He holds dual appointments as Associate Professor in English and through cross-disciplinary affiliations within the College.

Research explores intersections between gender, print media, and Enlightenment-era public sphere concepts. Key themes include aesthetic theory, counterpublic narratives, and the role of periodicals in shaping cultural discourse. His work critiques traditional public sphere narratives through feminist and materialist lenses.

Recent publications analyze Mary Wollstonecraft's engagement with gender and capitalism, re-examines Addison/Steele's Spectator works, and traces gendered dimensions in early modern print culture. These studies collectively challenge conventional understandings of Enlightenment intellectual formations.

Awards: No specific scientific awards listed in provided materials. Grants and funding details not documented here.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated research lab mentioned, but participates in interdisciplinary initiatives related to eighteenth-century studies and gender scholarship at the university level.