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Ruth Yeazell is the Sterling Professor of English at Yale University, specializing in 18th-20th century novels, gender/sexuality studies, and intersections of literature and visual arts. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Phil. from Yale (1971, 1970) and a B.A. from Swarthmore College (1967). Her research explores how art interacts with its cultural context, with notable works like Art of the Everyday (2007) and Picture Titles (2015). Current projects include a reception history of Vermeer's art.
Education:
- Ph.D. English Language and Literature, Yale University, 1971
- M.Phil. English Language and Literature, Yale University, 1970
- B.A. English (High Honors), Swarthmore College, 1967
Research Interests: She focuses on the novel's evolution, gender dynamics, and visual art-literature connections. Her books analyze Dutch painting's influence on realism and the role of art titling in reception history. Recent work extends to Vermeer's artistic legacy.
Teaching and Engagement: Yeazell teaches courses on Victorian literature, Henry James, and Jane Austen, blending academic rigor with public-facing writing in New York Review of Books. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges literary and visual studies.
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