Michael O'Bryan

Michael O'Bryan is a Senior Lecturer in the Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. His office is located at Duncker 110, and he can be reached via email at mboryan@wustl.edu or phone at 314-935-6022. His research focuses on the influence of anarchist theory and practice on 20th-century literature, with notable work on Thomas Pynchon. He also engages in cultural analysis of baseball's political dimensions and labor organizing studies.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on Advanced Writing (argumentation and expository writing), political rhetoric, 'Modern Texts and Contexts,' and a first-year seminar exploring comic books and graphic fiction. Since 2014, he has actively participated in labor and electoral campaigns, integrating activism with academic work. His interdisciplinary approach bridges literary analysis, political theory, and cultural studies.

Though no specific grants or labs are mentioned, his public scholarship includes occasional blog posts on cultural politics and labor topics. His academic contributions span both traditional publications and accessible media formats.