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Thomas Götselius is a Professor in the Department of Culture and Aesthetics at Stockholm University. His work spans literary history, discourse analysis, and the cultural significance of writing practices across historical periods. He is actively involved in multiple research groups including Network Language and Power, Portal 1700, and the Seminar of Premodern Texts.
Professor Götselius's research interests include:
- Literary History with a focus on global and European perspectives
- Discourse Analysis as a research tradition in literary studies
- Language and Power in contemporary society, particularly in relation to populism and societal polarization
- The cultural history of handwriting and writing technologies
- Premodern texts and their contemporary relevance
- Cultural aesthetics and literary interpretation
His recent publications demonstrate a focus on literary history across different periods and contexts, from 15th-16th century European literature to contemporary Swedish fiction. His work on Herman Melville's "Bartleby, the Scrivener" connects historical writing practices with contemporary concerns about technology's impact on human expression. His current research project "The Author's Hand: A Literary History of Handwriting" examines how digital media allows us to reconsider handwriting's historical impact at a time when it might seem obsolete.
Professor Götselius has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between language, power, and cultural expression through his scholarly work and research leadership.
