Gary Richards

Gary Richards is a Professor of English at the University of Mary Washington, affiliated with the Department of English and Linguistics in the College of Arts and Sciences. His recent academic activities include presenting papers and moderating panels at major literary conferences and festivals.

• Email: grichard@umw.edu
• Office: Combs Hall Room 342
• Phone: 540-654-2365

Professor Richards specializes in American and Southern literature, with a focus on 20th-century authors and literary forms. He has led discussions on Eudora Welty's works, including The Optimist's Daughter, and participated in Truman Capote centennial events.

His research extends to autofiction and creative writing, as evidenced by his moderation of panels exploring intersections between life and fiction. He actively engages in public academic outreach through events like the Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival.