Eleanor Parker

Eleanor Parker is a Lecturer in Medieval English Literature at Brasenose College, University of Oxford. Her research examines literature from 10th-13th century England, focusing on the cultural impact of Viking and Norman invasions.

Key research themes:

• Literary responses to invasion and settlement
• Historical writing and cultural memory
• Anglo-Saxon seasonal traditions
• Cultural connections between England and Scandinavia
• Hagiography and historical interpretation

She actively engages in public scholarship through journalism, translations, and media collaborations on medieval topics.