Virginia Garnett

Virginia (Ginny) Garnett is a Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP). She joined the faculty in 2015 and teaches courses in Composition, American Literature, and World Literature. Her research focuses on American authorship, oratory, and the intersection of platform entertainment with the literary marketplace during the early 20th century.

Education:

• Ph.D. in English, University of Delaware (2014)

Research Interests: Dr. Garnett explores how public speaking and entertainment influenced literary production and consumption in late 19th and early 20th century America. Her work bridges literary studies with historical analyses of cultural institutions and media.

Teaching and Availability: Office hours include MW 1:00–2:00 PM, TR 11:00 AM–12:00 PM (phone/WebEx), and F 12:30–1:30 PM.