The University of Kentucky English department is a powerhouse of literary success and scholarly achievement, featuring award-winning and world-renowned authors. Their celebrated novels, award-winning monographs, thought-provoking essays, and inspiring poetry have captivated audiences and set new standards in the literary world. In addition, our graduate students are also making significant strides in the field as they undertake exciting research, explore new frontiers, and make valuable contributions to the field and push the boundaries of scholarship and the literary canon.