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Victoria BladenView profile

Academic

• Early Modern Literature
• Shakespeare Adaptations
• Ecocriticism
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Dr. Victoria Bladen is an Associate Lecturer in Literary Studies at the University of Queensland, School of Communication and Arts. She holds a PhD in English from UQ, a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (UQ), MPhil in Medieval and Renaissance Studies (UWA), LLB (Hons) (UWA), and a BA (UWA). Her research focuses on early modern literature, Shakespearean adaptations, ecocriticism, and environmental humanities. Key publications include *The Tree of Life and Arboreal Aesthetics in Early Modern Literature* (2022), co-edited volumes like *Shakespeare on Screen: Romeo and Juliet* (2023), and multiple text guides for Shakespeare plays. She has contributed over 35 book chapters and peer-reviewed articles. Bladen’s work bridges literary analysis with film studies, exploring themes like arboreal symbolism, cinematic adaptations of Shakespeare, and the interplay between nature and culture. She is actively involved in academic supervision, serving as an Associate Advisor for master’s theses such as *Metamorphosis: Change, Transformation and Shapeshifting* and *Eleven Portraits of Drowning: Writing the Ecopoetic Body*. Her research is supported by affiliations like the Digital Futures Lab and extensive contributions to academic editing projects. No awards are explicitly listed, but her prolific output underscores her scholarly impact.

Florian FuchsView profile

Research Fellow

• Comparative Literature
• Media Studies
• Art History
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Florian Fuchs is a Permanent Research Scholar and Lecturer at Princeton University's Department of German. His interdisciplinary research spans German literature, media theory, art history, and intellectual history from the 16th to 21st centuries. He holds a PhD from Yale University and has taught at multiple prestigious institutions including Freie Universität Berlin. Education: PhD, German Department, Yale University (2017) Comparative Literature, Stanford University Philosophy, École Normale Supérieure Paris Kulturwissenschaften, European University Viadrina Frankfurt/Oder Research focuses on short forms in literature, media theory's visual turn, and the intersection of aesthetics with political agency. His work examines how narrative forms enable civic engagement and theoretical innovation. Publications demonstrate consistent interest in media transformations, with recent work analyzing operational texts, theory films, and civic storytelling across historical periods. His scholarship connects early modern practices with contemporary media landscapes. Awards: Mellon Fellowship at Yale (2013-2014) Junior Fellowship at Dahlem Humanities Center (2021) International Fellowship at Institute for Advanced Study in Humanities, Essen (2022) Current projects include 'Socionarratology' mapping sociology-literature intersections (funded by Princeton-Humboldt collaboration) and 'Theory Films' exploring videography as theoretical medium. As Corresponding Member at ECHO Center for Rhetoric, he collaborates on digital-humanities initiatives analyzing old/new media interfaces.

Joel B. LandeView profile

Associate Professor

• German Literature
• Drama Studies
• Literary Theory
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Joel B. Lande is Associate Professor in Princeton University's Department of German, holding the Waldo E. Neikirk Term Chair in Undergraduate Education. He earned his PhD from the University of Chicago and completed postdoctoral work at Princeton's Society of Fellows. Research specializes in German literature from 1700-1900, particularly drama, with complementary interests in classical receptions and German philosophy. Current work examines representations of the French Revolution in Goethe's writings. Publications focus on the history of German dramatic literature, exploring theatrical conventions and cultural contexts from Baroque to Romantic periods. Major books analyze the significance of folly in theater and global literary origins. Teaching includes courses on German literature, drama, and interdisciplinary humanities. Office hours held Mondays 4:30-5:30pm in 217 East Pyne.

Marie-Chantal KilleenView profile

Professor

• Post-War French Literature
• Contemporary Life Writing
• Modern French Theatre
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Professor Marie-Chantal Killeen holds a dual affiliation at the University of Oxford: she is a Professor of French Literature within the Faculty of Medieval & Modern Languages and a Fellow of Lady Margaret Hall. Her expertise spans multiple linguistic and cultural domains, including French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Modern Greek, Czech, Polish, Catalan, Galician, Yiddish, and Other Slavonic languages. Her research focuses on post-war French narrative fiction with particular emphasis on 20th- and 21st-century female authors like Marguerite Duras, contemporary Life writing, modern French theatre, and Quebecois literature and cinema. She explores texts that challenge interpretive frameworks, such as works featuring disembodied voices and slippery confessional genres. Her recent projects include analyzing ‘uncanny voices’ in post-1980 narratives and interrogating the Mea culpa genre's narrative reliability. Professor Killeen teaches the MSt Special Subject in Life Writing and contributes to the Key Questions core course. She has supervised graduate research on diverse topics: extreme contemporary novels, post-1968 autobiography, Holocaust literary responses, and critical studies of figures like Annie Ernaux and Sophie Calle. Her pedagogical work bridges literature from the 19th century to the present and connects French thought with literary theory. Her research themes reflect interdisciplinary engagement—contemporary French studies, gender/sexuality analysis, and visual/material culture exploration. No awards are explicitly mentioned, though her extensive publication record and supervisory roles highlight scholarly impact. She maintains affiliations with Lady Margaret Hall and the Faculty’s research initiatives, contributing to the academic community through teaching, supervision, and publication in journals like Modern Language Review and French Studies .

Matthew RitgerView profile

Assistant Professor

• 16th century English literature
• 17th century English literature
• Political thought in literature
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Matthew Ritger is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English and Creative Writing at Dartmouth College. He specializes in 16th and 17th century English literature, with research examining connections between literature and political ideas, particularly regarding early modern prisons. He holds a PhD from Princeton University, MFA from Cornell University, and BA from Dartmouth College. His book project 'Houses of Correction' analyzes how writers like Shakespeare and Milton engaged with England's workhouse institutions and their societal impacts. He teaches courses on Shakespeare, poetry, early modern sexuality, and carceral studies.

Sharon AchinsteinView profile

Professor

• Early modern literature
• Poetry
• Poetics
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Sharon Achinstein is the Sir William Osler Professor of English at Johns Hopkins University's Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. Her work bridges early modern literature with political communication, focusing on toleration, religious dissent, and gender participation. She explores form and ideology in Milton's writings and their relation to the emerging public sphere. Her recent research examines marriage's literary, legal, and theological dimensions, engaging debates on secularism and human rights in early modernity. Her research has been supported by ACLS, NEH, Folger, British Academy, and UK AHRC fellowships. She has published monographs like *Milton and the Revolutionary Reader* (1994) and *Literature and Dissent in Milton’s England* (2003), as well as edited collections on Milton and gender. Her current projects include an Oxford edition of Milton's divorce tracts. Achinstein’s scholarship interrogates the economic and institutional influences on Renaissance literary studies, tracing how post-war U.S. academic pressures shaped disciplinary frameworks. Her work on Milton spans poetry, political thought, and interdisciplinary dialogues with theology, law, and global history.

Chloe HoustonView profile

Associate Professor

• Early Modern Literature
• Cross-Cultural Studies
• Travel Literature
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Dr. Chloe Houston is an Associate Professor and joint Head of the Department of English Literature at the University of Reading. She specializes in cross-cultural encounters in early modern English literature, with a focus on travel literature and drama. Her research explores depictions of non-European worlds, religions, and political systems. Key works include *The Renaissance Utopia* (2013) and *Persia in Early Modern English Drama, 1530-1699: The Imagined Empire* (2023). She co-edits collections on travel writing and utopian studies, contributing to journals like *Renaissance Studies* and *Studies in Travel Writing*. Houston teaches modules on early modern drama, utopian/dystopian literature, and global Renaissance studies. She is actively involved in the Early Modern Research Centre (@ReadingEMRC). Her teaching portfolio includes undergraduate courses like *The Bloody Stage: Revenge and Death in Renaissance Drama* and postgraduate modules such as *The Global Renaissance*. She supervises PhD students in early modern studies, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to cross-cultural representation. Houston’s recent novel, *The Book Game* (co-authored under the pseudonym Frances Wise), is forthcoming in 2025 with 4th Estate. Research interests span utopian fiction, Persian empire imagery, and the intersections of travel writing with political counsel. Her publications analyze how early modern texts constructed ‘otherness’ through language, theater, and narrative. Houston’s work bridges literary analysis with historical context, offering insights into how early modern England conceptualized its place within a globalizing world.

• Persian Poetry
• Persian Language Grammar
• Translation Studies
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Narguess Farzad is a Senior Lecturer in Persian Studies (Education) at the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, SOAS University of London. She holds additional roles as Departmental Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Marketing, and Associate Member of the Centre for Media and Film Studies. Her primary academic focus is Persian language and literature, with specialties in modern and classical Persian poetry, translation studies, and pedagogical approaches to teaching Persian as a foreign language. Farzad's research interests include the grammar of modern Persian, translation challenges of Persian poetry into English, and the poetry of the Persian-speaking world. She leads the Persian Language Online project, an initiative promoting digital accessibility to Persian language education. Her qualifications include a BA from London, with a focus on languages and literature. Her publications span scholarly essays on Rumi's mystical poetry, Hafiz's translation challenges, and the cultural impact of Persian literature. She frequently contributes to BBC cultural programs and academic journals, emphasizing the enduring relevance of classical Persian works in global contexts.

Jon D. RossiniView profile

Professor

• Latine Theatre and Performance
• Latinx Theatre
• Puerto Rican Diasporic Drama
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Jon D. Rossini is a Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance and the Graduate Group in Performance Studies at the University of California, Davis. He is also an affiliate of CAMPSSAH and has held leadership roles including Chair of his department and Graduate Group, as well as various Academic Senate positions. His work bridges scholarship, creative practice, and pedagogy in theatre and performance. Research Interests: His primary research focuses on Latine and Latinx theatre, Puerto Rican diasporic drama, race and ethnicity in performance, dramaturgy, playwriting, and experimental critical writing. He explores the intersections of performance, historiography, identity politics, and embodied writing practices. His recent publications and creative works reflect a sustained engagement with diasporic identities, performative writing, and political theatre. The articles span critical analysis of Latino theatre history, pedagogical frameworks, and innovative performance forms, indicating a strong commitment to both scholarly and artistic innovation. Scientific Awards and Honors: Amy and Eric Burger Theater Essay Contest (2001) UC MEXUS Faculty Grant Davis Humanities Institute Fellowship Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Visiting Fellowship Beta Kappa Northern California Association Teaching Excellence Award Advising and Grants: While specific advisees are not listed, Rossini has mentored UC Davis undergraduates in national theatre projects such as 365 Days/Plays and Every 28 Hours . He has secured competitive grants including from UC MEXUS and the Davis Humanities Institute, and served on national grant panels like the Wallace Foundation Planning Grant through the Latinx Theatre Commons. Labs and Creative Teams: He founded the Performance/Theory Lab: A Series of Serious 22 22-Minute Events and has collaborated extensively with choreographer David Grenke on dance-theatre productions such as In the Space Provided and Low Flying Planes , demonstrating a sustained interdisciplinary artistic practice.

M Teresa Ferrer VallsView profile

Professor

• Spanish Golden Age Theater
• Comedia Nueva
• Early Modern Spanish Literature
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M Teresa Ferrer Valls is a Professor of Spanish Literature at the Universitat de València, affiliated with the Department of Spanish Philology within the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication. She is a leading scholar in Spanish Golden Age theater, with a focus on Lope de Vega, courtly spectacle, and digital humanities applications in literary research. Her research interests span Spanish Golden Age theater, comedia nueva, early modern Spanish literature, neo-Latin literature, women dramatists of the 17th century, sacramental plays, and the cultural history of courtly performance. Her work often explores the interplay between literature, power, and historical context, particularly during the reigns of Philip III and IV. The most recent articles reflect a sustained engagement with digital tools for theater research, including databases like CATCOM and ASODAT, alongside critical editions and thematic studies on allegory, gender, and performance. Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on archival discovery, digital methodology, and the reinterpretation of canonical and lesser-known works from the Spanish Golden Age. She has directed research projects funded by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Culture and has collaborated with institutions such as the Institució Valenciana d'Estudis i Investigació. Her academic work includes editing critical editions of plays and digital publications, contributing significantly to the preservation and accessibility of Spain’s theatrical heritage. Ferrer Valls leads the research group ELITE-PAC (Literary Writings: Heritage and Updates) and is instrumental in developing digital infrastructures for classical Spanish theater studies. Her projects, such as DICAT and ASODAT, aim to create comprehensive, federated databases that support scholarly research across institutions and disciplines.

Emily TuckerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Victorian Literature
• Neo-Victorian Literature
• Dramatic Literature
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Emily Tucker is an Assistant Professor at Hope College 's English Department since 2019. She specializes in Victorian and neo-Victorian literature , with a focus on dramatic literature and emotional pedagogy in 19th-century texts. Ph.D. in English (University of Connecticut, 2018) M.A. in English (University of Connecticut, 2013) B.A. in English (Vassar College, 2009) Her research examines how novelists and playwrights teach emotional literacy through works by Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde , alongside modern theatrical reinterpretations of Victorian literature. Key themes include melodrama, empathy studies, and historical adaptation. Recent scholarship includes conference presentations on The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2024), Hard Times (2021), Wilde's plays (2017), and intertextuality in Hamilton (2016). She teaches courses on Broadway theater, Oscar Wilde/Jane Austen, and expository writing about empathy.

Rocío González NaranjoView profile

Lecturer

• Spanish Literature
• Gender Studies
• Exile Studies
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Rocío González Naranjo is a Lecturer in Spanish at the Heritage and Creation in Text and Image (HCTI) unit of the University of South Brittany. Her research focuses on Spanish literature, gender studies, and geocriticism, particularly examining themes such as exile, Francoist Spain, women's autobiographies, and theatrical geocritical analysis. She is associated with the research group HCTI (EA 4249). 2024: Analyzed exiled women's geocritical narratives in HispanismeS. 2021: Published monograph on modern woman representations in Spanish interwar culture. 2020: Explored Francoist repression through European identity in Spanish exile texts. HCTI affiliation and hashtagged research areas include #Edad de Plata, #Francoism, #Female Geocriticism, and #Modern Women in Literature. Her publications span books, journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. Key trends in her work involve post-war Spanish exile studies, feminist theatre analysis, and gendered geocritical frameworks. She has edited volumes on gendered post-conflict spaces and contributed to feminist historical reclamation projects.

Stephanie PietrosView profile

Associate Professor

• Medieval Literature
• Early Modern Literature
• Shakespeare Studies
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Stephanie Pietros is an Associate Professor of English at the College of Mount Saint Vincent , specializing in Medieval and Early Modern Literature , with a focus on Shakespeare , the History of the Book , and Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Music . She holds a PhD and MA from Fordham University and a BA from Providence College . Education: PhD, Fordham University MA, Fordham University BA, Providence College Her research explores intersections of Shakespearean drama , poetry , and music , emphasizing pedagogical innovation for first-generation students and interdisciplinary approaches to literary analysis. Recent work includes studies on lyric poetry , comedy , and historical performance practices . Her publications highlight Shakespeare's problem plays , intertextual relationships , and gender dynamics in early modern literature. Articles frequently engage with music-literature intersections , theatre history , and pedagogical strategies for accessibility in higher education. Professional affiliations include the American Association of University Professors , Modern Language Association , Shakespeare Association of America , and Renaissance Society of America . She has presented papers at major conferences on topics such as Shakespeare's adaptations , Anger in Elizabethan rhetoric , and music in early modern drama .

• Music Composition
• New Opera
• Musical Theatricality
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Dr Catherine Kontz is a London-based composer and professor at the Royal College of Music, specializing in nonlinear forms, visual/spatial elements, and musical theatricality in contemporary composition. She serves as a Doctoral Supervisor and is currently an artist-in-residence at King's College London's Engineering Department. Born 1976 BMus (Hons), MMus, PhD from Goldsmiths Her research spans: Audio technology applications in composition Multimedia operatic productions Site-specific sound installations Interdisciplinary collaboration strategies Cultural synthesis in musical theatre Temporal experimentation in performance Her work has been performed by prestigious ensembles and artists including Solistes Européens Luxembourg, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, ensemble recherche, Exaudi, and Naomi Woo. Current projects include collaborative research with Professor Zoran Cvetkovic exploring audio technologies and human intelligence processes. Notable achievements: Shortlisted for Quattropole Music Prize Commissioned for European Capital of Culture program Doctoral research connecting Deleuzian theory with mime opera Regular Tête-à-Tête opera festival participant Director of multimedia opera productions Academic contributions include: Supervising doctoral composition students Developing interdisciplinary research projects Teaching contemporary composition techniques Creating large-scale collaborative works Advancing audio technology applications Mentoring emerging composers

Peter OrfordView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Charles Dickens
• Travel writing
• Fitz-James O’Brien
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Peter Orford is a Senior Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Buckingham's School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He serves as Course Director for the MA by Research in Charles Dickens Studies and is widely recognized for his editorial and critical work on Dickens’s literary and journalistic corpus. Education BA, English Literature and Philosophy, University of Kent MA, University of Kent PhD, Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham Dr Orford’s research focuses on Charles Dickens studies , travel writing , and Victorian literature , with secondary interests in early science fiction , Shakespearean influence , and children’s literature . His editorial contributions include Oxford University Press editions of Pictures from Italy and Dombey and Son , and Edinburgh University Press’s The Plays of Charles Dickens . Recent publications analyze Dickens’s serialization techniques , Anglo-Italian cultural intersections , and interdisciplinary connections to Shakespeare , reflecting his commitment to exploring both textual and contextual dimensions of Victorian authorship. He also contributes to digital humanities projects like Digital Dickens . External Roles Academic Associate, Charles Dickens Museum, London Member, Executive Board, International Dickens Society