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Kenneth Gross is the Alan F. Hilfiker Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Rochester's School of Arts & Sciences. He holds a PhD from Yale University and specializes in Renaissance to modern literature, with a focus on Shakespeare, lyric poetry, puppet theater, and children's literature. His research explores themes like the 'moving statue' fantasy, the cultural power of puppetry, and the role of the child in literature. Gross has held prestigious fellowships at institutions like the New York Public Library, Princeton, and the American Academy in Berlin.
His teaching spans courses on lyric poetry, Shakespeare, and 'Dangerous Children' (modern novels). Notable publications include Dangerous Children (2022), Puppet (2011), and Shylock Is Shakespeare (2006). Awards include the George Jean Nathan Award for Dramatic Criticism and a Guggenheim Fellowship.
Gross’s work bridges historical and modern literary analysis, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to poetry, drama, and cultural studies. His grants and fellowships reflect sustained recognition of his contributions to literary scholarship.
