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Andrew J Fleckمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Modern British Literature
• Dutch-English Cultural Relations
• Literary Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew J Fleck is an Associate Professor in the English and Comparative Literature Department at San José State University, affiliated with the College of Humanities and the Arts. He has been teaching since 2001, specializing in Early Modern British Literature with a focus on Dutch-English cultural relations between 1588-1688. Fleck holds a PhD from Claremont Graduate University (2000). His research explores how Dutch figures influenced English literary and cultural imagination, including studies on John Donne, Thomas Nashe, and early modern drama. He has published widely in journals like Studies in Philology and Journal of British Studies , with a particular emphasis on textual analysis, historical narratives, and cross-cultural exchanges. Fleck’s work spans from examining the role of Dutch language performances in early modern theater to analyzing the representation of national identity in texts like The Shoemaker’s Holiday . His recent publications (2013) include studies on John Donne’s engagement with astronomical themes and global adaptations of Macbeth . He maintains an active presence in academic encyclopedias, contributing entries on Milton’s Dutch connections and Renaissance authors. His scholarship bridges literary analysis with historical context, often highlighting how literature reflects political, religious, and cultural tensions of the period. Fleck’s teaching and research reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, integrating historical, linguistic, and cultural methodologies.

Rebecca Anne Barrمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Eighteenth-Century Literature
• Gender Studies
• Medical Humanities
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Anne Barr is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of English, University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of Jesus College. Her research intersects gender, sexuality, and the eighteenth-century novel with interdisciplinary links to medical humanities and reproductive justice. She has led projects like the 2019 Irish Research Foundation Creative Connections Award on fertility politics and serves as an Associate Editor for the journal Medical Humanities . Research Interests: Eighteenth-century literature, gender studies, medical humanities, reproductive justice, and interdisciplinary analysis of satire and language. Key Projects: Crausaz Wordsworth Interdisciplinary Fellowship (2022-23), upcoming Keough-Naughton Library Research Award (2024) for Jonathan Swift studies. Publications: Authored and co-edited works on women's writing, Irish masculinity, and the cultural politics of reproduction. Her forthcoming monograph Killjoy Comedy (2025) explores humor in 1750s fiction. Notable Awards: 2019 Irish Research Foundation Creative Connections Award 2023 Crausaz Wordsworth Interdisciplinary Fellowship 2024 Keough-Naughton Library Research Award Teaching and Leadership: Convened the Cambridge MPhil in Eighteenth-Century and Romantic Studies (2020-22) and chaired the Faculty's EDI committee (2021-2023). She welcomes graduate research proposals in her core areas.

Eileen M. Huntمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Theory
• Feminist Political Philosophy
• History of Political Thought
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Eileen M. Hunt is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame whose scholarly work centers on modern political thought, feminist theory, the family, rights, ethics of technology, and the intersection of philosophy and literature. She holds concurrent faculty appointments in the Gender Studies Program and is a Faculty Fellow at the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, Kroc Institute for Peace Studies, and Nanovic Institute for European Studies. Hunt's research focuses on the works of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley, particularly their enduring relevance for contemporary issues in feminism, AI and technology ethics, and political thought. Her scholarship bridges historical political theory with urgent contemporary questions, examining how classic texts can inform modern debates about rights, technology, and social justice. She has developed a distinctive approach to political science fiction, analyzing how works like Frankenstein and The Last Man anticipate modern concerns about artificial intelligence, pandemics, and post-apocalyptic scenarios. Hunt's fifteen most recent publications reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory exploring Wollstonecraft's feminist philosophy, Shelley's political science fiction, and the historical development of women's human rights discourse. Her work demonstrates increasing engagement with contemporary issues like pandemic literature, AI ethics, and intersectional feminist theory, while maintaining deep roots in Enlightenment political thought. Her publications span prestigious university presses, major political science journals, and influential media outlets including The New York Times and The Washington Post . David Easton Award (2022) for Artificial Life After Frankenstein Okin-Young Award (2014) for best article in feminist political theory Carr-Thomas-Ovenden Fellowship in English Literature (2022) Distinguished Fellow of the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study (2019) NEH Scholarly Editions grant recipient (2024-27) Hunt currently directs a major NEH-funded project creating the first standard integrated scholarly edition of Wollstonecraft's Vindications for Oxford University Press. She has also secured funding from the ACLS, Sloan Foundation, and Bodleian Libraries to support her research on Wollstonecraft, Shelley, and their legacies. Hunt is actively mentoring students through the Glynn Family Honors Program and has previously served as Faculty Director of the Notre Dame Scholars' Program, demonstrating her commitment to undergraduate education and mentorship.

Helen Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender & Sexuality Studies
• Early Modern Literature
• 18th-century & Romantic Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Helen Thompson is a Professor of English at Northwestern University’s Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, affiliated with the Gender & Sexuality Studies Program. She holds a B.A. in English and Chemistry from Amherst College, an M.A. in The Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University, and a Ph.D. from Duke University. Her research integrates eighteenth-century literature with philosophy, science history, and feminist theory. Thompson’s work explores intersections between literature and science, notably in her books Fictional Matter (2017) and Ingenuous Subjection (2005). She co-organizes the Newberry Library’s Eighteenth Century Seminar and serves on the Eighteenth-Century Studies advisory board. Her teaching spans eighteenth-century British literature, second-wave feminism, and science fiction. Awards include the 2016 E. LeRoy Hall Teaching Award and 2015 Faculty Honor Roll recognition. Her research interests include narrative theory, the history of chemistry, and gender studies. Current projects involve alchemical secrets and British literary modernity (1650–1740). Courses taught range from Boyle to Jane Austen, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.

Stuart Middletonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political History
• Intellectual History
• 20th Century Studies
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Stuart Middleton is an Associate Professor in History and Literature at the University of Warwick's Faculty of Arts. He specializes in political and intellectual cultures of Britain, Western Europe, and America since the 19th century. His current research focuses on the paradox of democracy among progressive intellectuals post-1918 and the historiography of the welfare state. He co-convenes the English and History degree program, teaching core modules like EN126 History and Textuality and EN2J9 Writing History. Education: BA (Double First), MA, MPhil, PhD from the University of Cambridge His research explores themes such as democratic values, affluence politics, and the conceptualization of 'the Establishment.' Recent publications include The Paradox of Democracy (under contract) and articles in Historical Journal and Journal of British Studies . He holds prestigious fellowships including the Laurance S. Rockefeller Visiting Faculty Fellowship (Princeton) and a Fulbright Scholarship (NYU). Teaching responsibilities span undergraduate and graduate courses in historiography, political literature, and dissertation supervision. His work bridges literary analysis with historical inquiry, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to cultural and intellectual history.

Laura Vordermayerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Comparative Literature
• European Studies
• Dream Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Laura Vordermayer is a postdoctoral researcher and research associate at the Chair of Comparative Literature at Saarland University’s Faculty of Philosophy , where she investigates the interplay between ideologies and European literature, particularly in 19th-century fiction. As a member of the Cluster for European Research (CEUS) and the Research Committee of Saarland University (since 2024), she bridges trauma studies, intermediality, and postcolonial memory through her scholarship. Doctorate (2021) on literary dream recordings in 20th-century authors (Perec, Burroughs, Bachmann, Butor), focusing on trauma representation, especially the Shoah . Organizer of the 2021 Summer Academy Restitution, Reparations, Reparation at Villa Vigoni, leading to an open-access anthology (2023). Her research interests span dream studies , intermediality , and literary adaptations in film, comics, and stage productions. Publications include a 2022 monograph on Georges Perec and collaborative edited volumes on dream typology and postwar memory. She has taught courses on Orientalism , gender roles , and social stereotypes in literature and film since 2021, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach.

Aida Ramosمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History of Economic Thought
• Economic Development
• Economics of the Scottish Enlightenment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Aida Ramos serves as Department Chair and Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Dallas. Previously, she held academic positions at West Texas A&M University (Assistant Professor), US Coast Guard Academy (Visiting Assistant Professor), and University of Notre Dame (Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer), with additional teaching at St. Mary's University. PhD in Economics, University of Notre Dame MA in Economics, University of Notre Dame BA in History, St. Mary's University Her research centers on the History of Economic Thought with specialized focus on Scottish Enlightenment economists (Adam Smith, Sir James Steuart), Irish economic history, and mercantilism. She examines intersections between historical economic theories and contemporary issues like inequality, middle-class dynamics, and sustainability through the lens of Catholic Social Thought. Recent work analyzes 18th-century literary-economic connections in Defoe and Swift while addressing modern policy challenges including climate agreements and social justice. Her 15-year publication record (2004-2020) reveals consistent thematic evolution: early work on Latino faith-based organizations transitioned into deep historical analysis of Enlightenment economic discourse, culminating in recent articles exploring mercantilism's legacy in literature and its relevance to current economic crises. Key journals include Oeconomia , Digital Defoe , and Eighteenth-Century Ireland , with interdisciplinary reach spanning literature, history, and political economy. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Dr. Ramos actively engages public discourse through regular radio appearances (iHeart Radio, Catholic Radio) discussing Brexit, Laudato Si , and economic policy. While she supervises Senior Thesis projects and co-authored Notre Dame research reports on Latino religious organizations, specific grant funding or graduate student mentorship details were not provided. Her 2018 monograph Shifting Capital (Palgrave Macmillan) and book chapters on Steuart's institutional thought anchor her scholarly contributions.

• English Literature
• Gothic Literature
• Gender Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Federica Perazzini serves as a Researcher in the Department of Modern Literature and Culture at Sapienza University of Rome, teaching advanced English literature courses for the Master's Degree in Modern Philology through seminar formats under the PNRR ARmaME project where she acts as Principal Investigator. Her instruction covers Shakespearean tragedies (Hamlet, Macbeth) and modern/postmodern works (Mrs Dalloway, The Hours) with Italian-language delivery while maintaining English textual analysis. Her research traverses English literary history from the eighteenth century to contemporary media, specializing in Gothic literature's evolution across adaptations like Penny Dreadful, gender/queer theory investigations of female agency and deviance, fashion studies examining clothing as identity performance, and trauma theory applications. She integrates digital humanities methodologies with traditional close reading to analyze cultural representation and historical context, particularly evident in her computational studies of eighteenth-century phraseology and vestimentary symbolism. Perazzini's scholarly output demonstrates consistent thematic development across publications, with recent works exploring the intersection of Gothic tropes and science fiction, vestimentary identity construction in Defoe's narratives, and intersectional trauma in Victorian adaptations. Her research reveals a methodological preference for interdisciplinary frameworks that bridge literary analysis with cultural history and digital tools. As Principal Investigator of the PNRR ARmaME project, she directs research dissemination activities while supervising Master's students through course-based instruction. Though formal PhD advisees aren't documented, her teaching includes comprehensive assessment structures with ongoing assignments and written examinations requiring original textual analysis in English.

• Eighteenth-Century Literature
• Daniel Defoe Studies
• Jane Austen Scholarship
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kit L Kincade serves as Professor of English in the College of Arts & Sciences at Indiana State University, where she directs departmental initiatives and contributes to Gender Studies programming. Her academic leadership includes editorial roles as Managing Editor of the Stoke Newington Daniel Defoe edition series and Book Review Editor for The Eighteenth-Century Novel . Her educational background features a Ph.D. in English from Louisiana State University (1998), with doctoral research centered on Daniel Defoe's supernatural writings. The dissertation Daniel Defoe's: An Essay on the History and Reality of Apparitions: A Critical Edition established her expertise in Defoe scholarship and textual criticism. Kincade's research explores intersections of 18th-century British literature, gender dynamics, and textual production. She examines Defoe's narrative innovations through bibliographic analysis while investigating Austen's social critiques of patriarchy. Her work demonstrates how economic frameworks shape sentimental discourse and how Robinsonade adaptations traverse cultural boundaries. This scholarship reveals evolving methodologies in editing Defoe's complex textual history. Recent publications show concentrated focus on Defoe's Crusoe corpus and Austen's masculinity studies, with significant editorial contributions to Defoe's complete works. Her 2023-2024 output includes critical reviews of major Defoe reference works and monographs on Robinsonade adaptations, reflecting ongoing engagement with textual scholarship and cultural reception. Kincade maintains active service commitments including Gender Studies Curriculum Committee leadership (2018) and sustained involvement with Gender Studies Student Awards since 2002. She received a $5,000 University Research Grant supporting her editorial work, while nominations for the Caleb Mills Distinguished Teaching Award (2011, 2022) and Theodore Dreiser Research Award (2016, 2022) recognize her dual excellence in pedagogy and scholarship.

Robert Markleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Literary Studies
• Colonialism and Postcolonialism
• Science Fiction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Markley is the W.D. and Sara E. Trowbridge Professor of English at the University of Illinois, affiliated with the Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory and the Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies. His research bridges early modern literature, colonial studies, and science fiction, with a focus on intersections between literary imagination and scientific exploration. Key research interests include 17th- and 18th-century literature, the representation of China and the Pacific in English texts, and the cultural history of Mars exploration. His major works include *The Far East and the English Imagination, 1600–1730* and *Dying Planet: Mars in Science and the Imagination*, which explore how scientific and colonial discourses shape literary narratives. Editorial roles include co-editing *AnthropoScene: The SLSA Book Series* and *The Eighteenth Century: Theory and Interpretation*. He has been recognized with a Locus Award (Non-Fiction Finalist, 2020) for contributions to speculative and environmental humanities.

Albert J. Riveroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Restoration and Eighteenth-Century British Literature
• Textual Criticism
• Samuel Richardson Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Albert J. Rivero is the Louise Edna Goeden Professor of English at Marquette University's Klingler College of Arts & Sciences, specializing in Restoration and Eighteenth-Century British literature. He earned his A.B. summa cum laude from Princeton University and M.A./Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, with additional study as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of London. His research focuses on 18th-century authors including Samuel Richardson, Daniel Defoe, Jonathan Swift, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, and Jane Austen. He is a leading textual scholar who has edited major Norton Critical Editions of Gulliver's Travels and Moll Flanders , and Pamela novels for Cambridge University Press. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on textual criticism, critical editing, and historical-contextual analysis of 18th-century novels. Current projects include new editions of Richardson's Pamela novels for Broadview Press and co-editing Frances Burney in Context for Cambridge University Press. Robert and Mary Gettel Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence (2023) NEH Senior Fellowship American Philosophical Society Grant Clark Library Postdoctoral Fellowship Exxon Education Foundation Fellowship ACLS Fellowship He teaches courses including 'Jane Austen' and 'Restoration and Eighteenth-Century British Literature' with office hours in Marquette Hall.

Melissa J. Ganzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Eighteenth-Century British Literature
• Nineteenth-Century British Literature
• Law and Literature
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Melissa J. Ganz is an Associate Professor and Director of the Honors English Program at Marquette University , specializing in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century British literature and culture. Her research bridges literature, law, and ethics, examining how legal debates shaped literary works and vice versa. Education: Ph.D. in English Literature and M.A. in American Studies from Yale University , J.D. from University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Research Interests include: Legal regulation of marriage in fiction Criminal responsibility in Victorian literature Moral philosophy in Romantic writing Transatlantic legal and literary exchanges Recent Articles focus on themes like: Testimony in Margaret Atwood's works Equity law in Richardson's novels Corporate responsibility in literary contexts Insanity in Victorian Gothic fiction Scientific Awards : Way Klingler Fellowship (2024–26) Rockefeller Visiting Faculty Fellowship (2021–22) Walker Cowen Memorial Prize (2018) Harvard College Fellowship (2010–12) Teaching spans courses on: Legal Fictions of the Enlightenment Crime and Punishment in English Fiction Literature and Politics in the Age of Revolution

Sophie Geeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• British Literature
• Eighteenth-Century Literature
• Early Modern Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sophie Gee is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Princeton University. She is currently on leave as the inaugural Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow at the University of Sydney, working on a public humanities book titled Undisciplined . Her research focuses on British and global Anglophone literature from the seventeenth to eighteenth centuries, exploring themes like literary history, colonialism, and interdisciplinary connections between eating, writing, and spirituality. She also advocates for mindfulness in academia through initiatives like the Mindful Faculty group and collaborates on projects like the Contemplative Leadership initiative at Sydney University. Education: Sydney University (Class I hons, 1995) Ph.D. Harvard University (2002) Research Interests: Her work spans early modern to eighteenth-century literature, creative writing, and the intersection of humanities with contemporary issues. She examines how literature reflects cultural, religious, and colonial exchanges, particularly through themes of consumption (food, waste) and identity formation. Her recent projects include reimagining Daniel Defoe’s London and the impact of uncertainty in scholarly practices. Key Awards & Recognition: Her novel The Scandal of the Season (2007) was named one of the Best Books by the Washington Post and Economist. Recipient of global publishing acclaim (13 countries). Advising & Grants: Founded the Mindful Faculty group at Princeton (2020) to integrate mindfulness into academic work. Collaborates with Dr. Remy Low on Contemplative Leadership. Co-hosts the podcast The Secret Life of Books with Jonty Claypole. Labs/Teams: Active in public humanities through writing for major publications (NYT, TLS, Sydney Morning Herald) and international speaking engagements. Leads projects emphasizing humanities’ role in problem-solving and societal challenges.

• 18th-century English novel
• 19th-century Anglophone literature
• Feminist literary criticism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mariana Teixeira Marques-Pujol is a Lecturer in Anglophone Studies at Toulouse Capitole University, affiliated with the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS). She previously held a lectureship at the Federal University of São Paulo (Brazil) from 2013 to 2016 and has been at Toulouse Capitole since 2021. Her research centers on 18th- and 19th-century English and North American literature, with a strong emphasis on feminist literary criticism, women’s writing, intimacy, resistance, and the intersection of law and literature. She explores themes such as poverty in fiction, epistolary narratives, and the representation of female agency in the long eighteenth century. Her recent publications include book chapters and journal articles analyzing authors like Mary Wollstonecraft, Frances Burney, Daniel Defoe, and Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. Her work investigates narrative forms, the construction of moral portraits, and the political dimensions of personal expression in literature. Her scholarly output appears in publications such as Revue Europe , Revista Enunciação , and collective volumes by Palgrave Macmillan and Hermann. She publishes in Portuguese, French, and English, reflecting her transnational academic engagement. Scientific contributions: Author of the 2015 monograph Fanny and Margot, Libertines: Learning about the body and the world in two 18th-century erotic novels . Contributor to Women Writing Intimacy and Resistance. Not So Private Conversations (Palgrave Macmillan, 2025). Published in La pauvreté au féminin (Hermann, 2024) and Women and the Philosophy of the Enlightenment (Garnier, 2020). Mariana Teixeira Marques-Pujol advises on topics related to feminist literary studies and 18th-century Anglophone fiction. She is involved in research through the Center for Anglophone Studies, contributing to projects on destabilization, resistance, and gender in Anglophone cultures, though specific lab or team leadership is not detailed in the provided texts.

Benjamin Pauleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Eighteenth-century British literature
• Bibliography
• Book history
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Benjamin Pauley of the English Department at Eastern Connecticut State University specializes in 18th-century British literature, bibliography, and book history. He co-founded the Defoe Society and teaches digital bibliography at Rare Book School (University of Virginia). Ph.D. in English, Northwestern University (2004) Bibliography expertise with Google Digital Humanities Grant Editor of Eighteenth-Century Book Tracker His research explores: Defoe's commercial treatises and urban representations Digital approaches to bibliographical studies Transatlantic literary connections Material book culture analysis Recent publications focus on authorship attribution, digital bibliography, and colonial trade narratives. His work contributes to: Digital humanities tool development Eighteenth-century print culture studies Computational literary analysis Scientific awards include multiple AAUP grants, Google Digital Humanities funding, and sabbatical support. He serves on university committees and professional societies, advancing curriculum design and digital scholarly practices.