Kevin Mills

Kevin Mills is a Professor at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries. His research focuses on literary theory, Victorian literature, religious studies, and creative writing. He holds a BA and PhD from Wales and has served as an external examiner and board member for various institutions, including Bolton University and Kingston University. Mills has published extensively on topics ranging from biblical interpretation to contemporary poetry, including books like Justifying Language and Approaching Apocalypse. His creative works include the poetry collection Stations of the Boar and the play Cadoc and the Drowned Boys, performed in Wales. He currently leads the MPhil in Writing program and is working on a novel set in the 1590s.

Education:

• BA, Wales
• PhD, Wales

Research interests:

• Interpretation theory (Bakhtin, Derrida)
• Victorian literary modes
• Mythology and narrative structures
• Religious and ancient texts (e.g., Mesopotamian hymns)

Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to myths and ancient narratives, experimental poetry, and critical analyses of Victorian and postcolonial literature. His academic activities include organizing performances and delivering invited talks on topics like Tennyson's poetry and narrative secrets.