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Dr. Kevin Corstorphine is a Lecturer in American Literature at the University of Hull, affiliated with the School of Humanities. His research specializes in Gothic and horror literature, particularly focusing on haunted spaces, ecogothic frameworks, and intersections with American popular culture.
Education:
- BA (University of Dundee)
- MA (University of St Andrews)
- PhD / DPhil (University of Dundee)
Research Interests:
Dr. Corstorphine explores narratives of fear through Gothic and horror genres, emphasizing ecogothic theory, American weird tradition, and the relationship between literature and environment. Key themes include haunted houses, postcolonial landscapes, and the role of horror in critiquing imperialism and environmental degradation. He also examines horror's presence in gaming and digital media, as seen in his work on Lovecraftian influences in dungeon-crawler games.
Recent Contributions:
His 2024 article on Indian burial grounds in fiction/film and 2023 works on US Imperial Gothic and horror theory highlight his engagement with contemporary critical frameworks. He co-edited The Palgrave Handbook to Horror Literature (2018) and contributes to journals like Gothic Studies and Studies in American Fiction.
Awards & Memberships:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2015)
- Member, Society for the Study of the American Gothic (SSAG) since 2024
- Member, British Association for American Studies (BAAS) since 2022
- Member, International Gothic Association (IGA) since 2009
Grants & Projects:
- Project Echoes of the Past (2024): £5,151 grant to recreate Scarborough Aquarium's acoustics for educational art installations.
Advisory Roles:
He welcomes PhD students researching Gothic literature, ecogothic theory, or horror's intersections with science/supernatural themes. Current supervisory focus includes American counterculture and globalization studies.
