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Brent Nelson is a Professor at the University of Saskatchewan in the College of Arts and Science, where he specializes in early modern literature, digital humanities, and book history. He supervises graduate research focused on cultural curiosities and textual studies, particularly associated with John Donne and his contemporaries. As a principal investigator, he is involved in projects like 'The Culture of Curiosity in England and Scotland 1580-1700' and serves as co-investigator on the SSHRC-funded project 'The Social Network of Early Modern Collectors of Curiosities.' Beyond teaching and supervision, Nelson collaborates with various initiatives including the Digital Prose Project and the Gateway English Manuscript Sermons project (GEMMS). He has a distinguished record of mentoring Ph.D. and Master's candidates through innovative research in early modern English literature and cultural history. His contributions have been recognized with teaching excellence nominations and awards, demonstrating his commitment to academic rigor and student engagement.
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