Dr. Elizabeth Scott Baumann

Biography

Elizabeth Scott-Baumann joined King's College London in 2013 after studying at Oxford University. She has taught at Oxford Brookes University and the University of Leicester, and held a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship. Her research predominantly focuses on Early Modern women's writing, poetic form, and literary criticism, particularly related to Shakespeare. Her publications include the monograph 'Forms of Engagement: Women, Poetry, Culture 1640-1680' and her upcoming book 'Sex Style: Literary Criticism and Gender in Early Modern England' which examines poetic style through the lens of gender. Besides her research, she teaches undergraduate modules on political poetry and sonnets, often incorporating critical and creative writing assessments, as well as museum visits. Scott-Baumann is actively involved in public engagement through projects such as co-editing 'Shakespeare’s Sonnets: Poets’ Celebration', a collection of new poems responding to Shakespeare. She encourages PhD applications in her areas of expertise and is recognized for her scholarly contributions to Early Modern literature and criticism.

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