Rachael Isom Source Confirmed

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Researcher

Arkansas State University

faculty

2 h-index 12 pubs 6 cited

Research Areas

Victorian Literature Studies Literary Formalism British Romanticism and Victorian Period Literature Literary Theory and Criticism History of the Novel British Literature and Culture

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Rachael Isom's scholarship centers on the study of English literature, with a particular focus on Victorian poetry and prose. Her work investigates the intersection of literary form, historical context, and cultural anxieties, such as entitlement, consent, and the impact of new forms of media on literary expression. Isom examines how poets and novelists engaged with formal constraints, like rhyme and narrative structure, to convey complex emotional and intellectual states. She has also explored the influence of visual arts and Enlightenment ideas on literary representations of the mind and consciousness.

Her research has led to publications in academic journals and books, contributing to discussions on formalism, the history of the novel, and the relationship between literature and scientific thought. Isom's scholarly contributions highlight the enduring relevance of analyzing literary works within their specific historical and intellectual milieus to understand their meaning and impact.

Metrics

  • h-index: 2
  • Publications: 12
  • Citations: 6

Selected Publications

  • “An Unwarrantable Liberty”: Entitlement and Consent in <i>The Mill on the Floss</i> (2026) DOI
  • <i>Nervous Fictions: Literary Form and the Enlightenment Origins of Neuroscience</i> by Jess Keiser (2022) DOI