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James A. Knapp is a Professor in the Department of English at Loyola University Chicago. His research explores how cultural forms evolve through material conditions and artistic innovation, focusing on early modern literature, visual representation, and phenomenological theory. He has authored books including Immateriality and Early Modern English Literature (2020) and Image Ethics in Shakespeare and Spenser (2011). His work bridges literary analysis with historical context, examining themes like ethics, temporality, and materiality in works by Shakespeare, Spenser, Donne, and others.
Knapp holds a BA in Philosophy from Drew University, an MA in English Literature from Temple University, and a PhD in English Literature from the University of Rochester. His teaching includes courses on Shakespeare, early modern literature, textual studies, and literary theory, emphasizing close reading and historical engagement. He has taught specialized seminars on topics like Cartesian philosophy and the concept of 'time,' linking early modern thought with contemporary issues.
His publications span books, articles, and edited volumes, analyzing topics such as illustration in early modern texts, ethical dimensions of visual imagery, and the interplay between material and immaterial in literature. His recent work continues to explore how literature engages with social, political, and cultural concerns across historical contexts.
