Biography
As an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida since 2017, I hold a PhD in Early Modern Literature and Visual/Cultural Theory from the University of Lancaster, United Kingdom (2008). In addition to my role as an associate professor, I also serve as the Director of the Medieval and Renaissance Studies minor.
Prior to my time at the University of Florida, my academic journey included positions at the University of Liverpool and the American University of Beirut. Throughout my career, I've delivered courses on various subjects, including British literature, comparative literature, cinema, literary theory, as well as seminars focused on the intricate relationships between literature and iconography, the interplay between the East and West, and the significance of cartography in the global literary context. I've also held visiting professor positions at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA-CMR Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies) in 2010, as well as at the American University of Beirut and the University of Balamand, Lebanon, during 2018-19. In Spring 2024, I was as a guest professor at Aix-Marseille University's Center for Anglophone Studies and Research (LERMA).
My academic contributions include one published monograph (with a second one scheduled for release by Palgrave in 2023), co-edition of 3 essay collections, authoring 26 articles, and delivering 41 presentations (8 of which were as a keynote speaker at conferences). My research pursuits are anchored in the goal of fostering interdisciplinary connections. Following the publication of my book, Shakespeare’s Spiral (Rowman & Littlefield, 2010), I shifted my focus to American cinema with David Lynch in Theory (Charles University Press, 2010). My exploration of themes related to place, space, and cartography led to the publication of Deleuze: Space of Change and Challenge (Journal for Cultural Research, 2016), a work whose theoretical applications are exemplified in my essay dedicated to the Lebanese-American author Rabih Alameddine, titled "A New Cartographer: Rabih Alameddine and An Unnecessary Woman" (Palgrave, 2021). My scholarly trajectory seeks to move beyond the limitations of a predominantly Western-centric critique, aiming to bridge the gap that separates the interactions between "writings and cultures" between the East and West. This intention is evident in works such as Shakespeare and the Future of Theory (Routledge, 2017) and Reading Milton through Islam (Routledge, 2019). I am committed to challenging the conventions of canonical literature and its classical criticism, creating space for marginalized voices in history. An example of this endeavor can be seen in my essay "Minoring Shakespeare: Caliban or the last of the Palestinians" (2020), which will feature an expanded and revised version in my forthcoming publication.
My research agenda revolves around four central themes, creating a dynamic intellectual map through their interconnected trajectories:
- British Literature and Theater, Iconography (spanning the Renaissance to contemporary times)
- Comparative Literature
- Visual Arts (Painting and Cinematography)
- Geo-Philosophy
- Abrahamic Theology and Theology of Alterity
- Western/Eastern Contacts & Crossings
My scholarly undertakings, teaching experiences, and on-site engagements align with a cross-disciplinary approach spanning the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Beyond geographical and conceptual borders, they illustrate a commitment to transcending national, linguistic, and disciplinary boundaries, cultivating an inherently "open" framework that encourages dialogue and the sharing of cultural diversity.
In parallel with my research and teaching pursuits, I am also the Series Editor for Renaissance Literature and Cultures at Anthem Press.
Education
- Ph.D. in Early Modern British Literature & Visual/Cultural Theory from University of Lancaster, United Kingdom (2008)
Research Interests
- Early Modern British Literature and Theater & Iconography (spanning the Renaissance to contemporary times)
- Comparative Literature
- Continental Philosophy
- Visual Arts (Painting and Cinematography)
- Geo-Philosophy & Cartography
- Abrahamic Theology and Theology of Alterity
- Western/Eastern Contacts & Crossings.
Professional Activities
- Anthem Press Series Editor in Renaissance Literature and Culture
- Actively engaged in the role of primary investigator, FXP Gleyzon is currently working on an International Research Program: Cultural Inquiry – Reading And Reaching Across Disciplinary Boundaries (CI), which is in the process of development. The CI mission entails a comprehensive commitment that runs parallel to the establishment of an international research consortium. This consortium brings together universities and research institutes from diverse countries across the Middle East, the United States, and Europe. At the core of this consortium's focus lies a specific research theme approached through an inherently cross-disciplinary and multidisciplinary lens. This unique approach not only amplifies international interactions by blending a spectrum of ideas and perspectives but also transcends doctrinal confines. CI's objective is to facilitate dialogue and correspondence between junctures of convergence that drive literary, cultural, and philosophical traditions in both the Middle East and the Western world.The essence of CI's mission rests in transversality, enabling the transcendence of conventional barriers and the holistic exploration of interactions between these two dynamic regions. This process simultaneously fosters a profound and nuanced comprehension of their intellectual and cultural exchanges.
Publications
Books
- Milton and the Quranic Moment. London: Routledge
- Shakespeare and the Future of Theory. London: Routledge
- David Lynch in Theory. Prague: Charles University Press
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Shakespeare’s Spiral. Lanham: Rowman and Littlefield, 2010.
Edited Collections
- “Deleuze: Spaces of Change and Challenge." (with Christian Beck) Special Issue of Journal for Cultural Research
Articles/Essays
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"whither criticism? A poetics of images in Shakespeare, at last." Preface to Picturing Shakespeare by Jean-Louis Claret. Anthem Press, New York, 2024
- “Minoring Shakespeare – Deleuze’s Tempest.” London: Routledge, 2019
- Deleuze and the Event(s)” (with Christian Beck). Spec. issue of Journal for Cultural Research 19 (Fall 2016).
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“The Grandeur of Palestine: Territory, Nomadology and Resistance”. Spec. issue of Journal for Cultural Research 19 (Fall 2016).
- “Milton and Islam: Bridging Cultures” (with David Currell) English Studies 96.1 (2015): 1-5.
- Holistic Typology: ‘Uniting the Dissevered Pieces’: Quranic Retention and Protension in Milton’s Areopagitica and Nativity Ode.” English Studies 96.1 (2015): 21-43.
- “Thinking through Shakespeare and Theory.” (with Johann Gregory) English Studies 94.3 (2013): 251-258.
- Christine Buci-Glucksmann or the Archaeology of Shadows: Shakespeare and Mannerism", Critical Reader in Visual Theory, Saint, Nigel (Dir.) & Stafford, Andy (Dir.), Critical Reader in Visual Theory. Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2013.
- “Lynch, Bacon, and the Formless.” Prague: Charles University Press, 2010.
- “David Lynch’s Seismograph.” Prague: Charles University Press, 2010.
Book Sections/Chapters
- “A New Cartographer: Rabih Alameddine and An Unnecessary Woman” in Christian Beck (Ed.), Literary Spaces of Resistance. London: Palgrave (2020)
Courses
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| 19826 | ENL3220 | English Renais Poetry Prose | Web-Based (W) | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM | Unavailable | |
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PRE-1865. |
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| 12924 | ENL3222 | Renaissance Women in Lit | Web-Based (W) | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM | Unavailable | |
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PRE-1865 and DIVERSITY. |
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