Shoshana Milgram Knapp
دانشیار · 19th-Century Fiction
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityمعرفی
Shoshana Milgram Knapp is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Virginia Tech's College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Her research specializes in 19th-century American, British, French, and Russian fiction, literary influence studies, and archival investigations of authors like Ayn Rand and 'Victoria Cross'. She holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University, a B.A. from Barnard College, and a Bachelor of Hebrew Literature from the Jewish Theological Seminary.
Her research explores:
- Cross-cultural literary influences (e.g., Tolstoy's reading of George Eliot)
- Archival detective work on obscure authors and Ayn Rand's biography
- Cinematic adaptations and biblical narratives in modern contexts
Knapp's recent publications (2023-2026) focus heavily on Ayn Rand's intellectual legacy, Nabokov's pedagogy, and Nevil Shute's ethical narratives. Her work demonstrates consistent themes: philosophical analysis of literature, pedagogical methodologies, and recovery of marginalized textual histories. French, Russian, and Hebrew language proficiency enables her primary source research.
She teaches diverse courses including Literature and the Law, Russian Literature, Film Studies, and specialized seminars on authors like George Eliot. Her professional activities include frequent participation in international book clubs and conferences focused on Ayn Rand's works.
