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Gary Handwerk is a Professor in the Department of Comparative History of Ideas at the University of Washington, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. He specializes in modern European narrative, narrative theory, and the intersection of political philosophy with fiction. His research focuses on Romantic-era texts and contemporary environmental humanities (ecocriticism). He holds a critical edition of William Godwin’s Caleb Williams and Fleetwood (Broadview Press), translated Nietzsche’s Human, All Too Human (Stanford UP), and authored an article on Romantic irony for the Cambridge History of Literary Criticism.
His recent work emphasizes environmental humanities, teaching multiple university courses on this topic linked to local high school curricula. He also engages with 18th- and 19th-century literature, including essays on Rousseau’s Émile and Godwin’s novels. His scholarship bridges narrative ethics, political philosophy, and ecological thought.
Handwerk’s teaching portfolio includes courses that connect high school students with university-level environmental humanities discussions. His publications demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, blending literary analysis with philosophical inquiry.
