Faculty Towers

Elaine Showalter, a prominent teacher, author, and critic, explores the contributions of women in literature and culture through her notable works. Her writings span topics such as American and British women novelists, the intersection of women and madness in historical contexts, and the impact of media on societal perceptions of hysteria. As a past president of the Modern Language Association and Professor Emeritus of English at Princeton University, Showalter's scholarship significantly enriches feminist literary discourse.