Albert J. DeFazio

Albert J. DeFazio is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at George Mason University, specializing in Modernism, composition, and Shakespeare. His research focuses on Ernest Hemingway, with significant contributions to the editing of Hemingway's letters and correspondence. He has been honored with the 2024 Online Teaching Excellence Award for his instructional innovation.

Education:

• Ph.D. in English, University of Virginia (1985-1992)
• M.A. and B.A. in English, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (1979-1985)

Research Interests: Dr. DeFazio's work explores Hemingway's literary legacy through archival studies, textual criticism, and editorial projects. He examines themes of modernism, literary correspondence, and the socio-cultural contexts shaping Hemingway's oeuvre. His scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary literary theory.

Publications: His major contributions include editing volumes of The Letters of Ernest Hemingway (Cambridge UP) and analyzing Hemingway's correspondence with A.E. Hotchner. Recent work emphasizes digital pedagogy in literature courses.

Affiliations & Teaching: Teaches advanced composition and courses on Hemingway/Fitzgerald. Scheduled to teach Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters. Active in the Hemingway Studies scholarly community.