Dr. Thom Dancer

Biography

Thom Dancer specializes in 21st century fiction, critical methodology, pragmatism and literature, as well as science fiction and fantasy. His research interests encompass novel theory, aesthetic philosophy, and Anthropocene theory. He has side interests in the Russian novel (in translation), 19th century literature, and ethical philosophy. Dancer’s recent monograph, "Critical Modesty Contemporary Fiction", was published by Oxford University Press in 2022. He has written essays and criticism for various journals including NOVEL, Critique: Studies in Contemporary Fiction, and Modern Fiction Studies. Current projects include works discussing fictionality, relatability, and aesthetics, with forthcoming publications such as "Learning Face Anthropocene William James" and pieces in Textual Practice and the Routledge Guide to Politics and Literature. His work often intersects with philosophical inquiries and literary criticism.

Research Interests