Dr. Teresa Grant

Biography

Professor Teresa Grant is a distinguished scholar in the field of Renaissance literature and drama, affiliated with the University of Warwick. She has extensively researched and published on pre-modern drama, focusing on the nuances of staging and the theatrical traditions of classical antiquity. As a General Editor for a comprehensive 15-volume work on James Shirley, she contributes significantly to the understanding of early modern theatre. Grant's research interests include the intersection of literature and culture, particularly regarding how early modern playwrights depicted animals on stage. Grant runs the Warwick/QMUL Classical Reception Research Network, fostering collaboration between scholars. In addition to her editorial work, she teaches various undergraduate and postgraduate modules, including advanced studies in early modern drama and literature. Her extensive publications span topics such as the influence of James Shirley on Aphra Behn and the dynamics of drama in the early seventeenth century. She is committed to guiding MA students in their dissertations and welcomes inquiries from prospective PhD candidates interested in early modern drama. With a strong educational background, including a BA and PhD from Cambridge University and an MA from London, Grant is a Fellow of the Staff and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.

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