Adam Weiner

Adam Weiner is a Professor of Russian at Wellesley College, where he has taught Russian language and literature since 1994 and Comparative Literature since 1997. His roles span teaching, translation, and research in Russian and comparative literary studies.

Education:

• B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
• M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Research interests focus on Russian literature, particularly the works of Nabokov and Dostoevsky, literary theory, magical realism, ideological criticism, and the intersections of fiction with cultural and economic ideologies. His publications include studies on demonic themes in Russian novels and critiques of Ayn Rand's literary influence on global economic systems.

Current projects include a book on Vladimir Nabokov's fiction and another examining I.A. Richards' work as an education reformer. His teaching portfolio features courses on dystopian literature, Russian film, and translation studies.