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William A. Cohen is a Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Maryland, serving as Associate Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Studies. He previously held roles such as Chair of the English Department and Director of Undergraduate Studies. His research focuses on Victorian literature, the history of sexuality, sensory studies, and literary theory. Cohen’s work bridges interdisciplinary approaches, exploring themes like embodiment, filth, and cultural norms in 19th-century texts.
His notable publications include Sex Scandal: The Private Parts of Victorian Fiction (1996), Filth: Dirt, Disgust, and Modern Life (2005, co-edited), and Embodied: Victorian Literature and the Senses (2009). He has also contributed to journals like PMLA and Victorian Literature and Culture.
- Research Interests: Victorian literature, LGBTQ studies, sensory theory, cultural materialism, and the intersection of language and identity.
- Awards: Faculty Service Award (2012), Honorable Mention for Donald Gray Prize (2014).
- Grants & Fellowships: Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship, Camargo Foundation Fellowship, grants from Clark and Huntington Libraries.
Cohen serves on advisory boards for Victorian Literature and Culture and Studies in Sensory History. He has guest-edited special issues, including the Victorian Dirt collection for Victorian Network.
