Dr. Christopher Cusack

Biography

Christopher Cusack is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University specializing in English and American literature, particularly focusing on themes related to the Great Irish Famine in North American literature. He teaches courses on English Language and American Studies at both Bachelor and Master levels. He completed his PhD with honors at Radboud University, where he also earned his BA and MA with distinctions. His research interests encompass transatlantic cultural memory, the representation of death in Irish American literature, and the interconnections between literature and culture. Chris has been actively involved in the Heritages Hunger research group, contributing to the development of educational materials for primary and secondary education about the famine. He is currently working on a variety of projects, including articles on contemporary literature, cultural history, and the works of authors like Tove Jansson and Barbara Comyns. He has published extensively in journals and edited volumes, and his collaborative work has been recognized with multiple awards and fellowships. Christopher is also a literary critic, contributing to notable publications such as the Irish Times Literary Supplement and Poetry London.

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