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John Kuhn is an Associate Professor at Binghamton University in the Department of English, General Literature and Rhetoric. He specializes in 17th-century English literature and history, teaching courses on Shakespeare, early modern drama, colonization of the Americas, and 17th-century poetry. Currently on sabbatical for the 2024-2025 academic year, he actively mentors graduate students in early modern studies and collaborates with interdisciplinary groups such as the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies and the Material and Visual Worlds working group.
- Education:
- PhD, Columbia University
- BA, University of Kansas (summa cum laude)
His research explores the intersections of theatrical practices, comparative religion, and colonial history in early modern England. Recent projects examine Indigenous technologies like the birchbark canoe and their transatlantic impacts, alongside analyses of George Herbert’s poetry and its theological implications.
Recent publications highlight his focus on intercultural exchange, theatrical production of paganism, and manuscript-based historical insights, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to early modern studies.
- Scientific Affiliations:
- Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Material and Visual Worlds interdepartmental working group
Kuhn’s advising philosophy welcomes graduate students in any area of early modern studies, and his scholarly work bridges literature, history, and material culture analysis.
