Zachary Elijah Showers

Zachary Elijah Showers is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Florida A&M University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, FL. He specializes in Early Modern English Literature, Twentieth-Century British Literature (focusing on James Joyce, Evelyn Waugh, Aldous Huxley, and George Orwell), and Twentieth-Century American Literature. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Shakespeare, English Literature, Romantic Period, and Freshman Communication Skills.

• Education: Ph.D. in English (University of Alabama, 2010), M.A. in English (University of Florida, 2001), B.A. in English (University of Alabama, 1999)

His research explores satirical literature, Marxist theory, and ideological frameworks in modernist texts. Recent publications include analyses of works like Slaughterhouse-Five and A Confederacy of Dunces, emphasizing cultural and historical contexts. He has also contributed to interdisciplinary journals and creative writing platforms.

Notable awards include Volunteer of the Year (2021) from FAMU Essential Theatre. He maintains a blog about driving for Lyft at drivinglyft.org, reflecting his eclectic interests.