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Jill Treftz is a Professor in the Department of English at Marshall University, specializing in nineteenth-century British literature with a focus on poetry, genre fiction, and interdisciplinary intersections with science and gender studies.
Education:
- PhD in English, The Pennsylvania State University, 2008
- MA in English, The Pennsylvania State University, 2003
- BA in English, The College of Wooster, 2001
Her research critically examines how nineteenth-century poetry engaged with contemporary scientific theories, particularly in works by Tennyson and Wordsworth, while extending to children's literature and disability studies. She actively works to demystify poetry for students and advocates for expanded literary canons in women's writing courses.
Publications reveal consistent engagement with Victorian and Romantic literature, fantasy genre evolution, and gendered narratives across eras, demonstrating methodological versatility from textual analysis to cultural studies.
Dr. Treftz teaches core courses in Romantic/Victorian poetry and Women Writers, alongside innovative seminars on Harry Potter, Jane Austen, and Pre-Raphaelite movements, emphasizing student-centered approaches to reduce poetry anxiety and broaden textual exploration.
