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Dr. Jennifer Thorn is an Associate Professor of English and Director of the Interdisciplinary Gender Studies minor at St. Anselm College. She specializes in transatlantic 18th and 19th century literature, with a focus on childhood history, race, and class. Thorn has held academic positions at Colby College and Duke University, where she received teaching awards for innovative course design and senior teaching excellence. Her research explores intersections of race, gender, and cultural history, including studies on Phillis Wheatley, childhood narratives, and infanticide in print culture.
Education:
- B.A. with honors in English, State University of New York at Binghamton (1981)
- M.A. in English, Columbia University (1987)
- Ph.D. in English, Columbia University (1994)
Research Interests: Thorn’s scholarship bridges literary analysis with historical context, addressing themes like racial melancholy, class dynamics in literature, and the cultural construction of childhood. She examines how marginalized voices—such as enslaved individuals, blind women, and colonial subjects—shape literary and societal narratives. Current projects include Phillis Wheatley and Childhood and Blind Girls and Women: Print and Progress', 1795-1902.
Recognition:
- Teaching Excellence Award (Duke University, date unspecified)
- Innovative Course Design Award (American Society for Eighteenth Century Studies, date unspecified)
Advising & Grants: While specific student advisees are not listed, her teaching record and course development highlight her mentorship in advanced undergraduate studies. Grants or funding details are not provided in the text.
Labs/Teams: No specific lab or team affiliations are mentioned, though her work involves interdisciplinary collaborations through the Gender Studies program.
