University of Edinburgh

Human Speaking through Animals: Why & how do Contemporary Poets use Animals to Convey Meaning?

Academic History:

2014-present PhD, Creative Writing

2011-2012 MSc, Creative Writing

2005-2008 BA, English Language with Creative Writing

Supervisors:

Dr Alan Gillis

Dr Miriam Gamble

Research Interests:

• Poetry
• 20th Century Poetry
• Animal/Beast Poetry
• Animal Voices
• Ecology
• Marianne Moore
• Ted Hughes
• Luke Kennard

Scholarships/ Awards/ Publications:

2014: Edinburgh Review, Issue 140

2014: AHRC Studentship

2011: William Hunter Memorial Scholarship

Contact Details:

Address: LLC PhD Office, 50 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9JZ  

Email: s1117472@sms.ed.ac.uk

First published: 1 October 2014