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Holly Dugan is an Associate Professor of English at the George Washington University, affiliated with the Department of English within the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on Renaissance literature, medieval and early modern drama, with particular emphasis on sensory history, animal studies, gender/sexuality studies, and material culture.
Her work explores intersections between the senses, embodiment, and cultural representation in premodern texts. Notable research areas include the role of smell in historical contexts, animal ethics in literature, and the materiality of early modern objects. Dugan’s publications analyze works by Shakespeare and other early modern authors through interdisciplinary lenses, emphasizing sensory experiences and marginalized voices.
Recent scholarship addresses themes like race and animality in King Lear, the sensory dimensions of plague narratives, and transformative pedagogical approaches to special collections. Her contributions bridge literary analysis with historical and cultural studies, offering fresh insights into early modern social dynamics and sensory perception.
Dugan’s academic activities are centered at GW’s Department of English, where she contributes to undergraduate and graduate programs. Her research has been disseminated through monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles, reflecting her commitment to advancing interdisciplinary humanities scholarship.
