Dr. Rohan Maitzen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rohan Maitzen is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Dalhousie University. She specializes in Victorian literature, gender studies, ethical criticism, and early 20th-century women's fiction. Maitzen has published extensively on these topics, including her influential book, 'Gender, Genre, Victorian Historical Writing'. Her research explores the intersections of historical fiction and ethical considerations in literature, highlighting the complex narratives of 19th-century Britain. Additionally, she has contributed to various literary journals as an editor and writer. Maitzen’s teaching encompasses a range of Victorian literature courses, focusing on the 19th-century novel and graduate seminars on women writers and detective fiction. She has supervised numerous MA and PhD theses in 19th-century British literature, with particular emphasis on authors such as Jane Austen and Wilkie Collins. Maitzen's current academic project explores 19th- and early 20th-century women writers' novels, investigating their literary contributions and purposes within these contexts. Her commitment to bridging academic discourse and public engagement is evident in her roles as a contributor to online literary journals and her participation in media interviews discussing notable authors and themes from her fields of expertise.

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