Research Promotion Projects of Eikei University of Hiroshima
We conduct the Research Promotion Project of Eikei University of Hiroshima to promote research activities, improve the quality of education at the University, and help solve social issues. Research results will be published in the form of articles or other publications within one year after the end of the research promotion project period.
Proposals Adopted in FY2025
| Principal Investigator | Professor UESUGI Yuko |
| Research Theme | Advancing Research on Sylvia Plath and Virginia Woolf through Archival Work at Smith College: Exploring Gender, Death, Rebirth, and Transformation across Cultural Boundaries |
| Amount Adopted | 599,800 JPY |
| Research Outline | This study conducts a comparative exploration of the works of American poet Sylvia Plath (1932–1963) and British author Virginia Woolf (1882–1941), focusing on the interrelated themes of gender, death, rebirth, and transformation. Despite differences in their historical and cultural contexts, both writers exhibit remarkable thematic and stylistic affinities. To advance and enrich existing scholarship, the project will undertake a focused archival investigation at Smith College—Plath’s alma mater—in Northampton, Massachusetts. This research will involve the examination of rare books, manuscripts, archival documents, maps, oral history interviews, and audiovisual materials housed in the college’s special collections. By engaging with these otherwise inaccessible primary sources, the study seeks to articulate a novel and critical perspective on Plath’s literary legacy. |
Research Proposals for which the research project period has ended
Research proposals for which the research project period has ended can be found here in PDF.