Scott Reznick
دانشیار · 18th- & 19th-Century U.S. Literature
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Scott Reznick joins the University of Austin as an Associate Professor of Literature in Fall 2025. Specializing in nineteenth-century American literature, his scholarly work explores the intersections of literature, philosophy, and political life, particularly how American Romanticism developed in response to democratic conflicts in the early republic and antebellum eras.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in English from Boston College
- M.A. in English from Trinity College
- B.S. in Mathematics from Dickinson College
Dr. Reznick's research focuses on 18th- and 19th-century U.S. literature, with particular emphasis on American Romanticism, moral and political philosophy, and intellectual history. His work investigates how literary texts engage with democratic theory, slavery and abolition, and the role of imagination in political culture. Key areas include political oratory, cultural history, and African American literary traditions.
His recent scholarship, highlighted by the 2024 Oxford University Press monograph Political Liberalism and the Rise of American Romanticism, demonstrates a consistent exploration of the relationship between American literature and political philosophy. Articles in journals such as Early American Literature and American Political Thought analyze figures like Hawthorne, Stowe, and Webster to reveal how 19th-century writers navigated moral conflicts inherent in democratic society.
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