Professor Dr. Jeff Nunokawa

Biography

Jeff Nunokawa specializes in English literature from 1830 to 1900, examining themes of possession and the intersection of literature and economy. His book, 'Afterlife Property,' studies how novels by authors such as Dickens and Eliot navigate the concept of ownership within a complex economy. His research also includes the exploration of desire and social constructs, as seen in his project tentatively titled 'Eros Isolation: Getting Away from Nineteenth Century Literature,' which examines the social dynamics in the works of Austen, the Brontë sisters, Thackeray, and others. Nunokawa has published numerous articles that delve into various aspects of nineteenth-century literature, often focusing on themes of gender, ethnicity, and postcolonialism.

Research Interests