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Matthew Shipe is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at Washington University in St. Louis, where he also serves as Co-Director of Advanced Writing. He holds a PhD and MA from Washington University and a BA from Rhodes College. His research focuses on post-1945 American fiction, expository writing, American culture studies, children’s literature, Southern literature, religious history, and film studies. Shipe has published widely on authors like Philip Roth, John Updike, Don DeLillo, and Barry Hannah, earning the John Updike Review’s Emerging Writers Prize in 2015 for his essay on Updike’s late short fiction. He currently leads academic societies, including serving as President of the Philip Roth Society and on the Executive Board of the John Updike Society. His recent work includes co-editing Philip Roth in Context and authoring Understanding Philip Roth, a comprehensive analysis of Roth’s literary contributions. Shipe teaches courses on American literature, cultural history, and expository writing, blending scholarly rigor with accessible pedagogy.
Education:
- PhD, English, Washington University in St. Louis
- MA, English, Washington University in St. Louis
- BA, Rhodes College
Research Interests: Shipe examines how post-1945 American fiction engages with identity, politics, and cultural shifts. His work on Philip Roth explores themes like Jewish American identity, masculinity, and late-style aesthetics. He also analyzes how authors like Don DeLillo and John Updike critique societal norms through narrative form and irony.
Awards & Recognition:
- John Updike Review’s Emerging Writers Prize (2015)
Grants & Advising: While no formal advisees are listed, Shipe’s editorial roles and teaching reflect his mentorship in advanced writing and literary studies. His grants and funding details are not specified in the provided texts.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Philip Roth Society (President) and John Updike Society (Executive Board), he also contributes to Philip Roth Studies as an editorial board member, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on American literature.
