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Joanna M. Picciotto is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in Renaissance and Early Modern literature, particularly focusing on 18th-Century British works. Her scholarly contributions include the monograph 'Labors of Innocence in Early Modern England' published by Harvard University Press in 2010, which examines themes of innocence and labor in the context of early modern literature. Picciotto has edited and contributed to several volumes, including a special issue of the 'Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies' on 'Devotion and Intellectual Labor' in 2014. Her research interests span various topics within English literature, including the complex interplay of media, truth-telling, and the poet's role in society, as discussed in her articles published in esteemed journals such as 'English Literary History' and 'Nature and Value.' Picciotto's work has garnered recognition, including the James Holly Hanford Prize for her article on 'Reforming the Garden: Experimentalist Eden in Paradise Lost.' She currently teaches courses related to her research interests and engages in academic discussions connecting historical texts with contemporary issues.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Teaching and researching Renaissance and Early Modern literature.
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