Dr. John Newcomb

Biography

John Timberman Newcomb is a Professor in the Department of English at Illinois University, with a focus on American poetry, film visual culture, and theories of spatiality in urban modernity and architecture. His academic contributions include significant works on modern American verse and literary canons, offering critical insights into the evolution of American literature. He has published notable books such as 'Poetry Survive? Making Modern American Verse' and 'Poetry Disappear? American Verse Crisis Modernity', where he addresses the challenges faced by American poetry in the contemporary context. He holds a B.A. from Davidson College and both an M.A. and Ph.D. from Duke University. His research delves into the intersections of poetry with visual culture, exploring how urban spaces influence literary creation and reception.

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