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Steve Pinkerton is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Case Western Reserve University. He previously taught at Cornell University, the University of Colorado at Boulder, and the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on 20th-century literature and culture, with a particular emphasis on modernism, African American writers like Ralph Ellison and Flannery O'Connor, and the intersection of religion and literature. Pinkerton's first book, Blasphemous Modernism: The 20th-Century Word Made Flesh (Oxford UP, 2017), examines how blasphemy shaped modernist works from Ulysses to the Harlem Renaissance. He is currently working on a project titled The Profane Preacher and the Modern American Novel. Contact: sgp31@case.edu.
Research interests include modernist poetics, African American literary traditions, and the role of religion in shaping cultural narratives. His scholarship spans analyses of authors such as T.S. Eliot, Jean Rhys, and Rebecca West, addressing themes like trauma, identity, and the political dimensions of literary form. Pinkerton’s work often bridges literary criticism with interdisciplinary approaches, exploring intersections between science, music, and theology.
Publications reflect a sustained engagement with modernism’s formal innovations and its engagement with societal issues. Recent articles (2022–2023) highlight his focus on Ralph Ellison’s contributions to democratic discourse and vernacular culture. Earlier works (2006–2019) underscore his exploration of blasphemy, trauma, and gender across 20th-century texts.
No academic awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Pinkerton’s teaching and scholarly activities emphasize mentorship through his role in the Writing Program and graduate advising, though specific student names are not mentioned.
