John W. Conlee

John W. Conlee is a Professor of English at William & Mary, specializing in Chaucer, Arthurian literature, and Middle English poetry. He served as Chair of the Department of English during two terms: 1982–1985 and 1990–1992.

• Education: A.B. from the University of Southern California; M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois.

His research focuses on medieval literary traditions, particularly Arthurian legends and Middle English poetic forms. He has authored and edited multiple publications, including children's adaptations of Arthurian tales and scholarly anthologies like William Dunbar: The Complete Works.

Notable publications include The King of Mud and Grass (2005), A Cup of Kindness (2003), and Middle English Debate Poetry (1991). These works reflect his expertise in medieval storytelling, mythological adaptations, and critical textual analysis.