Brian Santana

Brian is a third year PhD candidate in American Studies. His research fields include: 19th-Century American Literature (with a particular emphasis on the work of Herman Melville), American Cultural History (1840-present), and Visual Studies.

Before coming to GWU, he graduated from North Carolina State University with a M.A. in English and from the University of North Carolina at Asheville with a B.A. in Theatre History/Criticism.

In his spare time, Brian pursues his love of Japanese language/culture and martial arts. He holds ranks in both JKA Karate and Kodokan Judo.

Feel free to contact Brian at bsantana@gwu.edu