Mark Bresnan

Mark Bresnan is a Senior Lecturer in the English and University Composition Program at Colorado State University, part of the College of Liberal Arts. He joined the university in 2018 and specializes in teaching composition and American literature. Bresnan holds a Ph.D. in contemporary American literature from the University of Iowa and a B.A. in English from St. Olaf College.

His research focuses on contemporary and postmodern American literature, with a particular emphasis on authors like Philip Roth, David Foster Wallace, Jonathan Franzen, and Ben Fountain. His work explores themes such as literary criticism, identity, and the intersection of literature with political and cultural contexts. Bresnan’s publications analyze topics ranging from narrative techniques in postmodern fiction to pedagogical approaches in first-year writing courses.

His articles and essays reflect a commitment to critical analysis of modern and contemporary texts, often situating them within broader historical and social frameworks. For example, he has written about Jonathan Lethem’s Chronic City, David Foster Wallace’s engagement with political media, and Philip Roth’s The Plot Against America in the context of Trump-era politics.

Bresnan’s career includes teaching roles at institutions in Maryland, Minnesota, and New York City. He resides in Boulder County with his family.