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Mary Morrissey is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Literature at the University of Reading. Her research focuses on early modern literature and culture, particularly the Reformation era, with emphasis on preaching, biblical interpretation, and John Donne. She has contributed to interdisciplinary projects like the 'Virtual Paul's Cross' and 'GEMMS' initiatives, exploring sermon communities and manuscript cultures.
- Teaches modules on non-realist literature, political non-fiction, and medieval to modern poetry.
- Supervises PhDs in early modern and medieval literature.
Her work bridges literary and religious history, analyzing how sermons shaped public discourse. Notable publications include Politics and the Paul's Cross Sermons (2011) and articles on Donne's confessional identity.
- Awarded Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
- Member of the Society for Renaissance Studies.
Active in collaborative projects, including the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council-funded 'Paul's Cross and the Culture of Persuasion.' Her research highlights intersections between religion, politics, and literary forms in early modern England.
