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Andrew McInnes is a Reader in English Literature at Edge Hill University's English & Creative Arts department. His academic work focuses on Romantic period women's writing, the Gothic, children's literature, and theories of wit and humor. He co-directs the EHU Nineteen research group, organizing seminars and conferences like the 2022 'New Romanticisms' BARS/NASSR event.
- PhD in English Literature (University of Exeter)
- MA in English Studies (University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus)
His research explores the 'Romantic Ridiculous' as an alternative to the sublime, drawing on German Romantic writer Jean Paul Richter to examine laughter as a unifying force in Romanticism and modern higher education. Recent projects include analyzing P.J. Harvey's reinterpretation of Romantic childhood and Austen's cinematic adaptations.
Key collaborations span institutions in the UK and beyond, with recurring engagement at international Romanticism conferences. His publications and talks address themes like Supernaturalism, Sublime, and New Romanticism.
- AHRC ECR Leadership Fellowship
McInnes actively supervises PhD students and integrates his research into modules on Jane Austen and Young Adult Fiction, emphasizing Romanticism's ideological constructs.
