Daniel Möller

Daniel Möller is a Professor of Literary Studies at Halmstad University's Academy of Learning, Humanities and Society. With a PhD in Early Modern Literature (Lund University, 2011) and associate professorship since 2015, he has become a leading expert in Swedish poetry from the 17th-18th centuries. His research focuses on

• Occasional poetry (weddings/funerary verse)
• Role poetry and masking techniques
• Defamatory elements in historical texts
• Swedish pekoral and its cultural significance

Research Highlights:

• Developed groundbreaking interpretations of Olof von Dalin's experimental works
• Investigated animal epitaphs as cultural artifacts
• Co-edited the standard anthology Svensk poesi (1072 pages)
• Current book on grave poetry's humorous/macabre elements (2023)

His recent publications show trends in

• Historical manuscript analysis
• Interdisciplinary approaches to Scandinavian poetry
• Contextualizing subversive literary forms

Scientific Recognition:

• Einar Hansens forskningspris (2020)
• Swedish Research Council grants (two major awards)
• Swedish Academy fellowships

As an educator, Möller emphasizes connecting poetry with modern media – from medieval ballads to computer game narratives. He currently leads a creative writing course and serves as deputy director of research at LHS.