David Floyd

David Floyd is an Associate Professor of English at Charleston Southern University in Charleston, SC, where he teaches courses in Foundation Studies and English. He earned his PhD in Victorian genre fiction from the University of Stirling (Scotland), focusing on proto-science fiction, fantasy, imperial, and adventure literature. His academic work bridges literary analysis with folklore and Gothic studies.

• Education: PhD in English (University of Stirling), MA in English (College of Charleston), BA in English (Francis Marion University)

Research Interests: Floyd’s research spans Victorian and Edwardian fiction, Gothic instability in Stevenson’s works, Bram Stoker’s narratives, folklore (e.g., Bigfoot, faerie stories), medieval literature (e.g., Arthurian legends, Pearl poetry), and historiography. His work often examines how literary themes reflect cultural anxieties and social structures.

Publications & Presentations: He authored the 2014 book Street Urchins, Sociopaths and Degenerates and contributed essays on Gothic literature and folklore. His presentations at international conferences like the International Bigfoot Conference and Relocating Stevenson Conference highlight his interdisciplinary focus.

Service & Affiliations: Floyd serves on the Christian Leadership Council and faculty committees at Charleston Southern University. He is affiliated with organizations such as The International Gothic Association and The Victorians Institute. Outside academia, he volunteers with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and the Archives Department of the Diocese of Charleston.