معرفی
Dr. Uttara Natarajan is a Reader in English Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London, specializing in Romantic and Victorian literature with a focus on non-fiction prose, particularly the essay genre. She holds academic positions within the Department of English and Creative Writing and is a member of the Hazlitt Society, contributing to its annual lecture series and editing The Hazlitt Review. Her research explores the ethical dimensions of 19th-century literature and its contemporary relevance, including studies on William Hazlitt, Dickens, Ruskin, and Pater.
Education
- DPhil, University of Oxford (1995)
- MPhil in English Romantic Studies, University of Oxford (1991)
- BA (Hons) in English, University of Cambridge (1988)
- BSc in Mathematics, University of Madras, India (1986)
Research Interests
Her work centers on Romantic and Victorian prose non-fiction, particularly the essay genre. She has published extensively on William Hazlitt, analyzing his philosophical underpinnings and influence on later writers. Recent research examines the evolution of realism in Victorian literature through the lens of Romantic-era essays. She has also edited works on Tamil Nadu’s caste politics and cultural history, reflecting her South Indian heritage.
Awards and Grants
- 2024: Leverhulme Research Fellowship for 'Realism and the Romantic Essay'
- 2021: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Award for 'Tamil Modernity and English Prose'
Advising and Collaborations
Dr. Natarajan supervises doctoral research on topics such as Charlotte Brontë’s novels, Edward Fitzgerald’s poetry, and the sibyl in 19th-century culture. She collaborates with institutions like UCL for Hazlitt-related projects and has been featured in BBC Radio 4 programs.
