Dr. Richard Rambuss

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Biography

Richard Rambuss is the Nicholas Brown Professor of Oratory and Belles Lettres and Chair of the English Department at Brown University, where he has been part of the faculty since 2011. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College and his PhD from Johns Hopkins University. Rambuss specializes in English Renaissance literature, culture, and film, focusing particularly on figures such as Milton, Shakespeare, and Spenser, as well as metaphysical poets like Donne and Crashaw. His research also delves into contemporary culture, especially film and photography, with an emphasis on the works of filmmakers such as Hitchcock and Kubrick. He is currently writing a book titled 'Mardi Gras Milton,' exploring the connections between English literary traditions and the Carnival celebrations in New Orleans. Rambuss has published several books, including 'Kubrick's Men' and 'The English Poems of Richard Crashaw.' His articles have appeared in various academic journals and critical anthologies, positioning him as a prominent scholar in his field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Excellence in Teaching in the Humanities Award

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Lambda Literary Award

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Publishing Triangle Award

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Isabel MacCaffrey Prize

Courses

Altered States Men's Films Milton Evil Plays: Shakespeare and Contemporaries Kubrick's Work: Study of Feature Films, Documentaries, Photography

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics