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Harry Wonham is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Oregon, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American literature and culture, particularly examining themes of ethnic caricature, racial representation, and literary realism.
- Key Publications:
- Playing the Races: Ethnic Caricature and American Literary Realism (2004)
- Tales of Henry James (2002, edited with Christof Wegelin)
- Mark Twain and the Art of the Tall Tale (1993)
His research explores how ethnic stereotypes shape literary narratives, with a focus on authors like Henry James and Charles Chesnutt. Recent work analyzes the intersection of race, culture, and form in canonical texts, such as The Golden Bowl and Mark Twain's stories.
Wonham's publications frequently address the role of dialect fiction and caricature in negotiating racial and ethnic identities. His scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary literary theory, emphasizing the persistence of racial archetypes in American cultural discourse.
