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Taylor H Black is an Associate Professor of English at Duke University, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, specializing in 20th Century American Literature, Popular Music Studies, and Queer Theory. He is currently working on two book projects: Cult of Personality: An American Romance and Butterfly on the Wheel, a critical biography of Quentin Crisp and cultural history of New York's Downtown Arts scene in the 1980s.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Rutgers University (2015)
- B.A., CUNY Hunter College (2007)
Black's research explores the intersections of literature, music, and queer identity, focusing on how style functions as a cultural force beyond social categorization. His work traces stylistic evolution in American arts and media, particularly through figures like Bob Dylan and Quentin Crisp.
His scientific award includes the Langford Lectureship Award (2025) from Duke University. Black's teaching portfolio includes courses on American literature, film, and critical theory, such as America Dreams American Movies II and Criticism and the Arts.
