Abigail T. Horne

Abigail T. Horne is an Associate Professor of English at Hampden-Sydney College. Her academic work bridges literary analysis and cultural studies, focusing on African American literature and its intersections with film and critical race theory.

• Education: Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis (2012), B.A. from Mount Holyoke College (2004)

Research Interests include:

• African American Literature
• 19th & Early 20th Century American Literature
• American Film
• Critical Race Studies
• Gender Studies

Publications highlight her focus on race, gender, and cultural narratives in American literature and cinema, with notable works analyzing Langston Hughes, slavery narratives, and racial representation in Western films.

Scientific Awards:

• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Washington University in St. Louis (2012-2013)
• Dissertation Fellowship, Washington University in St. Louis (2011-2012)
• Helm Visiting Scholar Fellowship, Indiana University at Bloomington (2011)

Contact: ahorne@hsc.edu | Office: Morton Hall, 020