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Dr Deborah Elizabeth Russell is a Senior Lecturer in English and Related Literature at the University of York. She holds a PhD from the same department and has served as a Lecturer in Eighteenth-Century and Romantic Literature at Queen's University Belfast (2012–2015). Her research focuses on Gothic literature, gender studies, and the intersection of literature with historical and cultural contexts.
Research Interests: Dr Russell specializes in 18th-century and Romantic-period Gothic literature, examining themes like gender, power dynamics, and institutional critique. She explores how Gothic forms engage with historical anxieties, particularly in madhouse narratives and domestic spaces. Her work often bridges literary analysis with interdisciplinary approaches, including medical humanities and feminist theory.
Recent Projects: She leads the AHRC-funded project Ann Radcliffe; Then and Now (2024–2027) and co-directs the Gothic Women Project, a collaborative initiative exploring women's contributions to Gothic traditions. These projects emphasize archival research and public engagement.
- Key Awards:
- Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2019)
- Visiting Fellowship at Chawton House Library (2010)
- Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Award (2021)
Advising & Grants: Dr Russell has secured significant funding through AHRC grants and collaborates widely, including at the Lewis Walpole Library. She actively mentors early-career researchers and organizes events like The Year of Gothic Women conference (2023).
Labs/Teams: Central to her work is the Gothic Women Project, a multidisciplinary team producing digital archives and public lectures on underrepresented Gothic voices.
