Marilyn Michaud

Contributing Writer
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Marilyn Michaud teaches English Literature and writing in Toronto. Her research interests include American history and culture, Gothic fiction and film. In her spare time she writes online and in print journals.

ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS

‘Republicanism and Brook Farm’ in Marguerite Corporaal and Evert Jan van Leeuwen eds., The Literary Utopia of Cultural Communities, Amsterdam: Rodopi, 2010. 75-89.

Republicanism and the American Gothic, Cardiff: University of Wales Press.

‘Modern Gothic’, in David Seed, ed., Companion to Twentieth-Century American Fiction, Oxford: Blackwell, 2009. 60-71.

Editor, Charlotte Dacre, The Libertine (1807) Kansas City: Valencourt Books (forthcoming).

‘Conspiracy and Hypocrisy in Rosemary’s Baby’, in Debasish Chattopadhyay et al, eds., Perspectives: Journal of the Department of English, 2, (2) Raja Peary Mohan College, 2008, 19-30.

Review of There Before Us: Religion, Literature, and Culture from Emerson to Wendell Berry, in Literature and Theology: An International Journal of Religion, Theory and Culture, 21, (3), 2007, pp. 448-450.

(with Kevin Brosnan) ‘Learning Objects, Meta-data and the Representation of Pedagogy’ in Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of the Centre for Lifelong Learning - What a Difference a Pedagogy Makes: Researching Lifelong Learning and Teaching (ed. by Caldwell, J et al), Stirling, 24-26 June 2005, pp. 44-52.

‘The Double as Failed Masculinity in David Ely’s Seconds’, eSharp: Electronic Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts Review for Postgraduates, 4, University of Glasgow http://www.sharp.arts.gla.ac.uk

Review of Evil in English Literature Proceedings, in Literature and Theology: An International Journal of Religion, Theory and Culture, 19, (3), 2005, pp. 285-286.

Latest Articles

How to Write a Great Précis
The ability to summarize information concisely and accurately is an essential skill at university. This article explains how to write a great précis.
Oct 5, 2010 - Marilyn Michaud
Dr Faustus – Critical Analysis
This essay explores Christopher's Marlowe's tale of Dr. Faustus and the paradox of Renaissance society.
Sep 6, 2010 - Marilyn Michaud
Leslie Fiedler's Impact on American Literature
Leslie Fiedler's influence on American literature has been profound. This article provides an overview of his impact on readings of American Gothic fiction.
Aug 1, 2010 - Marilyn Michaud
The Critical Response to Truman Capote's In Cold Blood
An overview of the contemporary responses to Truman Capote's In Cold Blood.
Jul 31, 2010 - Marilyn Michaud
College Life: How to Study
College students study best at different times and different places. Whatever the preference, here are some tips for getting the most out of study time.
Jul 29, 2010 - Marilyn Michaud
The Difference Between Surface and Deep Reading: A Student Guide
This article will help students identify how to select relevant materials from a text and some useful techniques to question what they read.
Jul 27, 2010 - Marilyn Michaud
Creative Writing: Choosing Names for Fictional Characters
Struggling to find appropriate character names? Here are some do's and don't's when is comes to choosing the right name in creative fiction.
Jul 18, 2010 - Marilyn Michaud
Actuary Careers in Canada
Ever thought of a career in actuarial science? This article will outline what an actuary does, the qualifications required, and potential salary range.
Jul 16, 2010 - Marilyn Michaud
Doctor Fish Pedicure Treatment: Are They Safe?
Luxury pedicures are taken to a new level with the use of fish to exfoliate toes. But questions about the safety of this new spa treatment are rising.
Jun 30, 2010 - Marilyn Michaud
Effects of Environmental Noise Pollution
Environmental noise pollution is fast becoming a major health concern in urban areas. For a healthier life, know the impacts and ways to reduce noise.
Jun 22, 2010 - Marilyn Michaud