David Frye

David Frye is a Lecturer IV in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University (1989) and specializes in Mexican history, colonial studies, and cultural translation. His research focuses on ethnography, the colonial construction of Indianness, and religious movements in Mexico, alongside broader Latin American societies and colonial history. Frye’s work bridges academia and literary translation, earning him a National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship (2002) for his translation projects.

Education: Ph.D., Princeton University, 1989 (dissertation research supported by ACLS and Fulbright awards). Awards include ACLS Award (1990) and Fulbright Award (1983-1984). His translation portfolio spans over 20 books, including seminal works like *The Mangy Parrot* and *The First New Chronicle and Good Government*. Courses taught include Historical Anthropology, Mexico: Culture and Society, and comparative cultural studies.

Awards and recognition highlight his contributions to both anthropology and literary translation. His research emphasizes the interplay between colonial legacies and modern identities, particularly in Mexico and Latin America. Frye’s translation work celebrates cross-cultural dialogue through literature, with a focus on underrepresented voices from the region.