Timothy Williams

Timothy Williams is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of English at Adam Mickiewicz University (AMU) in Poznań, Poland. He holds a PhD in Russian Literature from Columbia University and has a strong interdisciplinary background in comparative literature, philosophy, and translation studies.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Russian Literature, Columbia University, 2015
• Minor in Polish Language, Jagiellonian University, 2009
• B.A. in French Literature, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1997

His research centers on Russian Silver Age literature (1894–1921), especially the poetry of Alexander Blok and Nikolai Gumilev, with deep engagement in psychoanalytic literary criticism, comparative religion, theology, and philosophical traditions such as Platonism, Neoplatonism, and Hegelian dialectics. He explores literary intertexts across English, French, and German traditions and frequently investigates themes of trauma, melancholia, the uncanny, and revolutionary symbolism.

His recent scholarly output shows a strong trend in Gothic and paranoid narratives, intercultural adaptations (e.g., Captain Nemo), and the intersection of science and poetry (e.g., astronomy in Blok). His work often bridges literary analysis with philosophical and psychoanalytic frameworks.

Scientific Awards:

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Timothy Williams has advised no publicly listed students but has been actively involved in scholarly translation and publication. He has translated academic works from Russian, Polish, and French, including contributions to journals such as Stasis, Forum Poetics, and Logos. There is no mention of grants, but his consistent presentation at international conferences and publication record suggest active scholarly engagement. He is based in Collegium Heliodori, room 210, and continues to contribute to comparative literary and philosophical discourse.