John Bertolini

John Bertolini is a Professor of English at Middlebury College, where he has held academic roles since 1975, progressing from Assistant to Full Professor. He specializes in literary studies with a focus on drama, film, and Renaissance literature. His research centers on figures like Bernard Shaw, George Bernard Shaw, Hitchcock’s cinema, and Renaissance tragedy. He has served as Chair of the English Department, Chair of Literary Studies, and holds the Ellis Professor of Liberal Arts title since 1997.

Education:

• B.A., Manhattan College, 1969
• M.A., Columbia University, 1970
• Ph.D., Columbia University, 1975 (Dissertation: “Dramaturgy in Italian and French Renaissance Tragedy”)

Research Interests:

• Modern and Renaissance drama
• Bernard Shaw’s works and legacy
• Cinematic analysis of Hitchcock and classic films
• Interdisciplinary studies in literature and art

His publications include books like The Case for Terence Rattigan and numerous articles on Shaw, Wilde, and Hitchcock. He has chaired major academic programs and presented at international conferences, including lectures on film and drama at Middlebury and the Shaw Festival.

Teaching includes courses on special topics in literature and creative writing. He has contributed to editorial boards (e.g., SHAW Annual) and served as President of the Vermont Association of Scholars.