Andrew Franta

Andrew Franta is a Professor of English at the University of Utah, specializing in Eighteenth-century British and Romantic literature. His scholarly work bridges literary history, systems theory, and political economy analysis.

• PhD in English from Johns Hopkins University
• Bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago

Research focuses include:

• Eighteenth-century British literature's relationship to emerging mass media
• Romanticism's engagement with systemic disorder and political philosophy
• Sublime aesthetics in literature and astronomy

Recent publications examine sentiment analysis in 18th-century novels, systems theory in De Quincey's works, and the evolution of literary networks. His 2019 book Systems Failure won critical acclaim for its interdisciplinary approach.

Major scientific awards include:

• Virgil C. Aldrich Faculty Fellowship (2021)
• Faculty Fellow, University Research Committee (2020)
• Multiple grants from the College of Humanities

Teaching activities span advanced seminars on Romantic literature, Jane Austen studies, and honors thesis supervision. He has been active in the Modern Language Association and Keats-Shelley Association.