Exploring the intersection of language and sexuality, Madhavi Menon combines classical and Renaissance rhetorical handbooks with iconic Renaissance plays. The work highlights how both forms address themes of transgressive sex while simultaneously discussing the mechanics of language, revealing a deep connection between rhetoric and eroticism in this pivotal period of literature.
Madhavi Menon Books
Madhavi Menon, an Associate Professor of Literature, delves into queer theory within literary and film studies. Her scholarship critically examines the intersection of rhetoric and sexuality in English Renaissance drama. Menon is recognized for her insightful approach to reinterpreting classical works through a queer lens, revealing new layers of meaning and historical context.
