Dr. Mary Kate Azcuy, Emerita in the Department of English, taught contemporary and modern American literature, feminist literature and theory, and writing during her more than twenty-five years at Monmouth University. She also served on the MFA faculty in creative writing, directed the MA in English graduate program, and held the role of Assistant Dean of Honors.

Her scholarship focuses on contemporary and modern American literature, feminist theory, classical mythology, and the poetry of Nobel laureate Louise Glück. A Fulbright Scholar and two-time AIRIE Fellow, Azcuy is also a published poet, essayist, and creative nonfiction writer.

Education

D.Litt., Drew University

M.A., New York University

Research Interests

Specialty areas include 20^th and 21^st-century American Literature, theory, feminisms, gender, and creative writing.