Agata Waszkiewicz

Dr. Agata Waszkiewicz is an Assistant Professor at the Department of American Literature and Culture, Institute of Literary Studies, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her research bridges literary theory and game studies, focusing on the intersection of narrative, visual aesthetics, and interactive media.

Research Interests include:

• Game Studies
• Digital Humanities
• Comparative Literature
• Interactive Media

Recent Publications highlight her exploration of:

• Ontological boundaries in narrative-driven games
• Metaleptic and palimpsestic storytelling
• Cozy horror as a counter-aesthetic
• Queer and non-normative identity representations
• Postmodern metafiction in digital spaces
• Preservation challenges in game history

Conference Presentations include talks at the Games and Literary Theory 2024 Conference in Rouen.