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Research Interests
Elle's main research interests are in:
• Representations of Antarctica in literature, and the culture of Antarctic communities
• The relationship between literature and science
• Science fiction
Current Projects
Antarctic Imaginations
Elle is currently conducting research for an ARC-funded project entitled “Antarctic Imaginations: A Study of Creative Responses to the Continent for Science.” This project examines creative written responses to Antarctica, drawing on both published works and archival material, and focussing particularly on the cultural significance of Antarctica’s construction as a ‘continent for science.’ She plans to publish the results of this research as a monograph as well as articles and conference papers.
In 2003, the Australian Antarctic Division awarded Elle an Antarctic Arts Fellowship which allowed her to complement her reading about the continent with direct experience of it.
The photo below shows Elle shortly after her arrival at Casey Station in February 2004.
[ Antarctic Imaginations ] [ The Culture of Antarctic Communities ] [ Antarctic Bibliography ]
The Culture of Antarctic Communities
In addition to literature about Antarctica, Elle is interested in the literary and cultural products of Antarctic communities. She has published articles looking at theatricals and newspaper production in the ‘heroic era’ expeditions of Robert F. Scott and Douglas Mawson. She is also interested in the activities of present-day expeditions. As part of her Antarctic Arts Fellowship, she interviewed forty expeditioners in and en route to Casey and Macquarie Island Station about their reading, writing and performing habits.
Below is a photo of the extensive costume wardrobe at Casey Station, Australian Antarctic Territory.
[ Antarctic Imaginations ] [ The Culture of Antarctic Communities ] [ Antarctic Bibliography ]
Antarctic Bibliography
Since 2001 Elle has been developing an online bibliography entitled “Representations of Antarctica.” This resource lists Antarctic-related poetry, drama, fiction, film, and literary and cultural criticism, as well as some non-fiction. This project is on-going; comments, queries and suggested additions are always welcome.
The bibliography is available at:
http://www.utas.edu.au/english/Representations_of_Antarctica/
A view from Casey Station, Australian Antarctic Territory
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