Candace Barrington

Candace Barrington is a Professor in the Department of English at Central Connecticut State University. She specializes in medieval English literature, Chaucer's reception, translation theory, law and literature, and global medievalism. Her work bridges historical and interdisciplinary approaches to explore how medieval texts interact with legal frameworks, cultural identity, and transnational translation practices.

• Education: BA in English from Rice University (1979), PhD in English from Duke University (1999)

Her research focuses on the intersection of medieval literature with legal studies, translation, and globalism. She has edited influential collections such as the Cambridge Companion to Medieval English Law and Literature and Chaucer’s Global Compaignye, emphasizing the transhistorical and transcultural resonance of medieval works.

Recent publications highlight trends in digital humanities, open-access scholarship, and the global dissemination of medieval literature, reflecting her commitment to expanding pedagogical and academic access to primary texts. This includes her role in the Open Access Companion to Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales project.

• Memberships: New Chaucer Society (1996–present), International Piers Plowman Society (2021–present), Medieval Academy (1993–present), Modern Language Association (1991–present), John Gower Society (1993–present), Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences (2014–present)