Dr. Nicola Nixon

Biography

Nicola Nixon is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Concordia University. Her research primarily focuses on American literature, particularly the 19th and early 20th century fiction and poetry, with interests in American Gothic, science fiction, and detective fiction. Currently, she is working on a book project tentatively titled “Money Talks: Finance Form Nineteenth-Century American Literature,” which examines the influence of financial discourse in the literature of the period. Nixon's scholarly work engages with the writings of notable authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Herman Melville, and Henry James, analyzing their representations of money and commerce. She has received numerous grants and fellowships in recognition of her contributions to the field, including a Fulbright Fellowship at Harvard University and several research grants from the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Nixon has published articles in prestigious journals such as American Literature and PMLA, presenting new insights into the relationship between commerce and narrative structure in American fiction. Her academic involvement extends to conference presentations and invited talks across Canada, where she discusses topics related to literary analysis and historical context. With a PhD from the University of Toronto, her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding the complexities of American literary traditions.

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