Amelia Dale

Dr Amelia Dale is a Lecturer in English at the Australian National University (ANU), with prior positions at Nanjing University, SUIBE, and the University of Sydney. She holds a PhD in eighteenth-century literature from the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on eighteenth-century and Romantic literature, with expertise in book history, gender studies, and the histories of the body and sexuality. Notable works include her monograph *The Printed Reader: Gender, Quixotism, and Textual Bodies in Eighteenth-Century Britain* (2019), shortlisted for the British Association of Romanticism’s First Book Prize. Dr Dale collaborates on projects such as the analysis of *Harris's List of Covent-Garden Ladies* and co-edits academic journals like *The Shandean* and *Rabbit*.

• Education: PhD in Eighteenth-Century Literature (University of Sydney)
• Affiliations: ANU School of Literature, Languages & Linguistics; ARC Centre for Excellence for the History of Emotions

Her research integrates interdisciplinary approaches to explore how literature shaped gendered identities and bodily experiences in the eighteenth century. Recent work examines intersections between literature, art, and contemporary experimental writing, reflecting her commitment to bridging historical and modern literary studies.

Her collaborative projects and editorial roles underscore her contributions to scholarly networks. Grants and fellowships from institutions like the Australian Academy of the Humanities and Chawton House support her work. Supervision interests include eighteenth-century Anglophone literature and contemporary poetry.

Labs/Teams: Editor of *The Shandean* and interviews editor for *Rabbit*; co-lead on the Harris's List project with Dr Nicola Parsons.