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Murray McArthur is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Waterloo's Department of English Language and Literature. Born in 1953 in Winnipeg, he has held leadership roles as Undergraduate Chair (1993-1996) and Department Chair (1996-2004). He maintains academic ties with Europe through teaching in Nice (1993) and regular attendance at Joyce conferences.
- PhD (Western Ontario, 1985)
- MA (Western Ontario, 1979)
- BA (Manitoba, 1975)
His research focuses on Modernist literature with particular emphasis on James Joyce and T.S. Eliot, exploring intertextual relationships through semiotic theory and philosophical frameworks. Current work examines the parallel creation timelines of Ulysses and The Waste Land in 1921-1922, highlighting cross-Channel creative influences.
Publications reveal sustained engagement with Joyce studies, Modernist poetics, and semiotic analysis. Key themes include textual replication patterns, artistic identity formation, and the intersection of psychoanalytic theory with literary practice. His scholarship spans from foundational influence studies of Blake-Joyce to contemporary deconstructive approaches.
McArthur's career demonstrates transatlantic academic connections, with teaching experience in Canada and France, and active participation in international conferences. His work bridges theoretical frameworks from Parisian new criticism to Canadian academic practice, maintaining relevance through ongoing research projects.
