Dr. Leo Mellor

Biography

Leo Mellor studied at King's College, Cambridge, obtaining a BA, and later completed an MPhil in twentieth century literature at the University of Sussex before returning to Cambridge for his PhD. His research primarily focuses on twentieth-century literature, exploring themes such as war writing, contemporary poetry, and the interactions of islands and culture. He is a member of the literature technology media research group at the Faculty of English and is currently collaborating with colleagues at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich on a project titled 'Signal Sign: Prehistories of Connectivity'. His graduate supervision areas include British literature from the 1900s to the 1950s, with particular interest in authors like W.H. Auden, George Barker, and Dylan Thomas. Mellor has a keen focus on nature writing, the modernist city, and literary experimentation. His selected publications include monographs and chapters in critical anthologies, reflecting his commitment to examining the intersections of literature and environmental themes.

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