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Matt Kerr is an Associate Professor specializing in British literature from 1837 to 1939, with a particular focus on Victorian literature and the blue humanities. Since joining the University of Southampton in 2015, he has taught at the University of Oxford and completed his doctorate. His work explores the intersection of literature and marine environmental issues, evidenced by his publication, "Victorian Novel Problems Marine Language: Sea" (Oxford University Press, 2022), and his role as co-editor of "Coastal Cultures Long Nineteenth Century" (Edinburgh University Press, 2018; paperback, 2020). Kerr's current research projects involve the study of literature related to marine waste in the nineteenth century, including a critical edition of Captain Frederick Marryat’s novel, "Mr Midshipman Easy." He is also on the editorial board of the Journal of Victorian Culture and is actively involved in teaching both undergraduate and MA courses at the University.
University of Southampton • Southampton, England
Teaching various literature modules at undergraduate and MA levels.