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Blair Hoxby specializes in literature and culture from 1500 to 1800, focusing on the intersection of commercial culture and theatrical practices of the period. His book, Mammon's Music: Literature and Economics in the Age of Milton, published by Yale University Press in 2002, explores the impact of the commercial revolution on the writings of prominent seventeenth-century poets such as Milton and Dryden. Hoxby is currently editing a comprehensive multi-author collection of essays on Milton, alongside Ann Coiro. He is also working on two new books that delve into tragic dramaturgy and the theory of early modern tragedy. His research has contributed significantly to the understanding of early modern theatricality and tragedy, with forthcoming articles addressing these topics in various scholarly compilations. Hoxby's previous academic appointments include positions at Harvard University and Yale University, demonstrating his extensive experience in the field of English literature. Over the years, he has received several prestigious fellowships and awards, recognizing his contributions to the humanities and his role in advancing scholarship in English literature.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Teaching and research in the Department of English.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Teaching and research in the Department of English.
Harvard University • Cambridge, Massachusetts
Teaching and research in History and Literature.
Yale University • New Haven, Connecticut
Teaching and research in the Department of English.
Yale University • New Haven, Connecticut
Teaching and research in the Department of English.
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