Maggie Kilgour
Molson Professor of English Language and Literature · Gap Fill - Faculty of Arts & Sciences (Humanities) · McGill University
Quick answer: Maggie Kilgour is Molson Professor of English Language and Literature at McGill University. Maggie Kilgour shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ Although I have also supervised a number of graduate theses on the gothic and 19th-century writers, my current research projects mean that I especially welcome students working on Milton or 17th-century writers, including the long-neglected Abraham Cowley for whom I have great affection. I also work with students interested in classical reception, especially the legacy of the fantastic Ovid.
Research interests
Milton and Shakespeare; the reception of the classics, especially Virgil and Ovid, in the Renaissance; the poetry of Abraham Cowley; Renaissance European literature, classical literature; the gothic novel; cannibalism.
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2023] “On First Looking into Milton’s Shakespeare,” Milton Studies 65.1 2023:7-31.
Frequently asked questions
Is Maggie Kilgour hiring PhD students at McGill University?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Maggie Kilgour's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Although I have also supervised a number of graduate theses on the gothic and 19th-century writers, my current research projects mean that I especially welcome students working on Milton or 17th-centu.
What does Maggie Kilgour research?
Milton and Shakespeare; the reception of the classics, especially Virgil and Ovid, in the Renaissance; the poetry of Abraham Cowley; Renaissance European literature, classical literature; the gothic novel; cannibalism.
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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