Dr. Stefanie Markovits

Biography

Stefanie Markovits is a Professor of English specializing in English literature of the long Nineteenth Century, including Romanticism and Victorian literature. Her research interests encompass a variety of areas such as German classical literature, aesthetic theory, war literature, and genre theory. Markovits has published several significant works, including her book "Number-Sense Nineteenth-Century British Fiction," scheduled for release by Oxford University Press in 2025. Her other notable publications include articles and chapters on topics such as literature and the Crimean War, and the intersection of counting and literature in the 19th century. She is known for her critical examination of how literary forms interact with socio-political themes, particularly in relation to national identity and conflict. In addition to her research, she teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses, guiding students through literary traditions and important authors such as Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. Markovits has a commitment to engaging students with the complexities of literature and its historical contexts.

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