Dr. Edward Holberton

Associate Professor

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Biography

Edward W. Holberton is an Associate Professor specializing in Early Modern Literature and Studies at the University of Bristol. His research focuses predominantly on the literature of the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, examining the works of authors such as Andrew Marvell and John Milton. He is currently completing a monograph titled 'Atlantic Circulations: Literature, Reception and Imperial Identities, 1650-1750', exploring the literary texts of the Anglophone Atlantic and their reflections on early modern imperial identities. Holberton has also published extensively on the cultural and political contexts of the literature produced during the Civil War and Restoration periods, contributing significant studies to the understanding of Marvell's work in diplomatic contexts. He regularly supervises postgraduate research projects linked to his interests, particularly those investigating satire, news culture, and the representation of labor in early modern literature. Holberton has received recognition for his contributions to the field, including participation in various scholarly activities and the organization of conferences.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG

Teach and research in the field of early modern literature, focusing on interconnections between politics and literary form.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
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Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.