Dr. Gordon Teskey

Professor

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Biography

Gordon Teskey is the Francis Lee Higginson Professor of English Literature at Harvard University, specializing in Renaissance English poetry with a focus on Milton, Spenser, and Shakespeare. His academic interests also encompass the history and theory of allegory and the philosophical relations between poetry and its contexts. With an educational background including a B.A. from Trent University and both an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, Teskey has made significant contributions to the field through both teaching and published works. His notable publications include 'Allegory Language Game: Spenser Wittgenstein' in 'Spenser Studies', 'The River Overflows: Consciousness 'Upon Appleton House'' featured in the proceedings of the British Academy, and critically acclaimed books such as 'Spenserian Moments' and 'Delirious Milton'. His scholarship has been recognized with prestigious awards including the Christian Gauss Prize for his work on John Milton. Teskey is currently accepting graduate student advisees and actively engages in academic discourse through workshops and lectures.

Research Interests

Courses

Creative Writing Workshop: Topic Poetry

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).