Dr. Subha Mukherji

Biography

Subha Mukherji is a Professor at the University of Cambridge specializing in Early Modern Literature and Culture. She has received her education from prestigious institutions such as Kolkata, Oxford, and Cambridge. Her research focuses on Renaissance literature, particularly early modern drama and Shakespeare, along with exploring the intersections of literary form and epistemology. She examines genres like tragedy and tragicomedy, and her work delves into the poetics of space and interdisciplinary methodologies. Mukherji is also involved in significant projects, including a collaborative teaching and research program with Ashoka University in New Delhi, where she has been a visiting professor. Her forthcoming book, 'Knowing Encounters: Questioning Knowledge in Early Modern Literature,' and several panel discussions emphasize her commitment to migrant forms and the knowledge they embody. Mukherji's extensive academic contributions include editing numerous collections and publishing articles that explore the complex relationships of migration, literature, and culture. She is a recognized keynote speaker and has contributed to various scholarly discussions on literature and law, focusing on the representation of justice in early modern texts.

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