Anne McConnell

Anne McConnell is a Professor at West Virginia State University, specializing in contemporary literature and philosophy from France, Latin America, and the United States. Her research focuses on animal studies and ecocriticism, with recent work exploring interspecies communication, falconry practices, and ethical obligations in human-animal relationships. She has authored two books: Approaching Disappearance (2013) and Stepping Off the Edge (2021), alongside numerous articles in journals such as ISLE and GeoHumanities.

Her teaching includes world literature, critical theory, and writing courses. She resides in Fayetteville, WV, alongside two humans and two cats. Office hours are listed across multiple days, reflecting her active academic engagement.

Publications span interdisciplinary topics including literary ecology, posthumanism, and narrative forms. While no formal grants or awards are noted, her work consistently bridges environmental ethics with textual analysis, offering innovative perspectives on interspecies and ecological dynamics.