Justin Lake

Justin Lake is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics at Texas A&M University. He earned his PhD in Medieval Latin Philology from Harvard University in 2008. His research focuses on historiography in the Latin West from the 7th to 13th centuries, with current projects including a monograph on stylistic criticism in Latin prose, a new translation of Anselm of Besate’s Rhetorimachia, and an article on style and audience in 12th-century English historiography.

Education:

• PhD in Medieval Latin Philology, Harvard University, 2008

Research Interests:
Lake specializes in Medieval Latin literature, particularly historical texts from the Early and High Middle Ages. His work examines medieval rhetoric and grammar, classical reception in the Middle Ages, and authorial intention in historical narratives. He employs literary-historical approaches to analyze historiographical sources, such as the Epitaphium Arsenii and Gesta Francorum, and explores how classical traditions were adapted by medieval authors.

Articles Trends:
His recent publications emphasize medieval historiography, classical influence on medieval texts, and rhetorical analysis. They address themes like sacred time, crisis management in Carolingian contexts, and the interplay between prophecy and historical writing. His work also highlights textual criticism and the evolution of narrative techniques over centuries.

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Advising & Grants:
No formal advisees are listed. His scholarly contributions include editorial and translation efforts, such as his translation of Anselm of Besate’s Rhetorimachia. Details about grants are not mentioned here.

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