
Rian Bowie
عضو هیئت علمی · 19th and 20th Century African-American Literature
Wake Forest Universityمعرفی
Dr. Rian Bowie is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of English at Wake Forest University. Their research focuses on African-American literature, 19th-century American women’s social movements, and historical periodicals, with a particular interest in political satire. Bowie holds a PhD from Emory University and an MA from Temple University.
Education:
- PhD, Emory University
- MA, Temple University
Research Interests: Bowie’s work examines intersections of race, gender, and cultural production in 19th- and 20th-century America. They analyze how marginalized voices utilized periodicals and autobiographical forms to challenge societal norms. Their courses explore themes like racial representation, the Black public sphere, and historical memory.
Publications: Recent works include analyses of archival collections and historical events, reflecting Bowie’s commitment to recovering underrepresented narratives in American literary history.
Teaching & Advising: Bowie teaches courses such as “Race” Fictions, Black Cultural Renaissances, and Slavery in the Twentieth Century Black Imagination. No grants or formal advisees are listed in the provided materials.





