Ainsley Morse

Ainsley Morse is an Associate Professor in the Department of Literature at the University of California, San Diego. Their research focuses on 20th- and 21st-century literature from the former USSR, Yugoslavia, and related regions, with a specialization in experimental forms, Soviet children's literature, and literary translation. They co-edit Cicada Press, a publisher of translated poetry.

Research interests include avant-garde movements, censorship's impact on creativity, and feminist poetry. Their work bridges literary history and translation studies, often addressing cross-cultural exchanges and political contexts.

Publications highlight innovative projects like Word Play (2021) and translations earning major awards. Ongoing projects include volumes on Ukrainian modernist theory, Konstantin Vaginov's novels, and new Russian feminist poetry.

• 2021 AATSEEL Best Scholarly Translation Award for Permanent Evolution

Grants and advising details are not specified here, but their editorial work with Cicada Press underscores commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices in world literature.