Dr. Marcie Frank

Biography

Marcie Frank is a Professor in the English Department at Concordia University. She specializes in Restoration and 18th century British literature, along with 20th century American popular culture and media theory. Her research has a strong focus on narrative theory, particularly in relation to theatre and novel forms from 18th-century England. Frank was the Principal Investigator of a SSHRC Insight Development Grant from 2020 to 2022, where she developed concepts in narrative theory that can be applied across various disciplinary contexts. Her significant contributions to the field include the publication of 'The Novel Stage: Narrative Form Restoration Jane Austen' in 2020 and co-editing 'Distracted Globe: World-Making Early Modern Literature'. Her academic interests extensively cover topics such as gender and sexuality, as well as the influence of media in literature post-1945. She teaches courses on drama and the early modern period, encouraging students to explore the thematic richness of island literature and its contemporary relevance.

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