Miranda Wilson

Miranda Wilson is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Delaware, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. She specializes in English Renaissance literature and culture, focusing on intersections of technology, power, gender, sexuality, and materiality.

Dr. Wilson earned her BA from Carleton College and her MA/PhD from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Before joining UD, she served as Assistant Professor at the University of Texas, Arlington.

Her research explores topics such as horticultural grafting in Shakespeare's works, Margaret Cavendish's architectural symbolism, and Renaissance timekeeping practices. Her book Poison’s Dark Works in Renaissance England examines cultural fears of poisoning and their literary manifestations, including analyses of early modern autopsies and legal frameworks. Her current project investigates the relationship between early modern technology and queenship, addressing topics like clocks, engraving techniques, and coinage failures.

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