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Susan Johnston teaches and supervises undergraduate and graduate work in Victorian literature and culture, literary historiography, book history, and fantasy literature. Her recent courses focused on 19th century topics, including 'Reading Victorian Home', 'Victorian Masculinities', and 'Victorian Crimes'. She explores themes of nationhood, nationalism, and popular culture, particularly in relation to fantasy literature and specific authors such as J.K. Rowling and George R.R. Martin. Her current research, in collaboration with Kathryn Nogue, investigates the circulation of ideas surrounding crime and criminality within Victorian print culture, including newspapers and broadside ballads. Additionally, she has contributed to several academic publications, editing works and authoring articles on subjects that intersect masculinity and literary analysis in both contemporary and historical contexts. Johnston's academic pursuits reflect a commitment to understanding the intricacies of literary narratives and their societal implications, particularly throughout the Victorian era and in modern adaptations.
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