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Karen Newman is the Owen F. Walker Professor Emerita at Brown University specializing in Humanities and Comparative Literature. Her research focuses on early modern literature, culture, and Shakespeare, with a particular interest in Renaissance drama. Newman has authored significant works including 'Cultural Capitals: Early Modern London Paris' (Princeton, 2007, paperback 2009) and 'Essaying Shakespeare' (University of Minnesota Press, 2009). She explores the reception of Shakespeare in Europe and cultural translation, aiming to historicize contemporary claims regarding globalization's impact on culture. Throughout her career, Newman has received various awards, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and multiple grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities. She actively participates in scholarly associations related to her fields of study, contributing to the Shakespeare Association of America and the Renaissance Society of America, among others. In teaching, she covers a range of undergraduate and graduate topics related to British literature, drama, and feminist theory. Newman's expertise and published work enrich the understanding of early modern texts and their relevance in contemporary discussions.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Serving as a Professor Emerita in the Humanities and Comparative Literature, focusing on Shakespeare and early modern literature.
Department: Department of Economics