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Paul Keen is a Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Carleton University, where he specializes in Romantic literature, print culture, and the intersection of literature and politics during the eighteenth century. His research interests include the dynamics of Canadian print culture before Confederation, the value of the humanities, and radical humanism. Keen has published extensively on the role of the essay as a literary form, exploring its historical significance and its connection to contemporary issues in academia and society. He has authored and edited several books, including 'Humanities in a Utilitarian Age: Imagining Know, 1800-1850', which examines the defense of the humanities amidst utilitarian pressures. Keen has received multiple SSHRC Insight Grants for his research projects and was awarded the FASS Research Achievement Award in 2021. Additionally, he actively engages in presenting his research at various conferences, contributing to the discourse on the importance of humanities in a rapidly changing world.
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