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Jarica Watts is an Assistant Professor of English at Brigham Young University, specializing in 20th century literature with a focus on war's impact on artistic expression. Her research explores intersections between historical events, literary form, and cultural memory, particularly analyzing World War I's influence on modernist literature and contemporary public discourse.
Key engagements include analyzing Virginia Woolf's work, examining parallels between pandemic responses and historical crises through a literary lens, and organizing interdisciplinary events at BYU's Harold B. Lee Library and International Cinema. She frequently contributes to media platforms like Bustle Magazine, KBYU Radio, and NPR.
A recent podcast episode ('Among the Losses,' May 2025) highlights her work memorializing poets through collaborative scholarship. Her lectures often bridge academic research with public humanities, emphasizing accessible engagement with complex historical narratives.
