Gordon Fulton

Dr. Gordon Fulton is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Victoria. He specializes in eighteenth-century studies, with a focus on literary analysis and systemic functional linguistics. His research explores stylistic and textual dimensions of classic works like Samuel Richardson's Clarissa.

• Education:
  • BA (Toronto)
  • MA and PhD (London, England)

His scholarly contributions include the book Styles of Meaning and Meanings of Style in Richardson's Clarissa (1999) and editorial work such as collaborating on The Annotations in Lady Bradshaigh's Copy of Clarissa (1998). His articles span Eighteenth-Century Life, Lumen, and Language and Literature.

Fulton’s research bridges systemic functional linguistics with historical literary analysis, emphasizing stylistic interpretation of eighteenth-century texts. He has presented at conferences like the International Systemic Congresses and the Poetics and Linguistics Association.