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Dr. Alan Ambrisco is a Professor in the Department of English at The University of Akron, affiliated with the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on medieval literature, particularly Chaucer, medieval romance, and modern adaptations of medieval texts. He actively publishes in academic journals like The Chaucer Review, Studies in the Age of Chaucer, and Horror Studies, and has received multiple awards for poetry and teaching. His creative work includes poetry collections and projects like his upcoming book "Dreams of a Rust-Belt Beaver".
Ambrisco holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University and teaches courses such as English Literature 1, World Literatures, and Shakespeare and His World. His teaching philosophy integrates medieval texts with modern contexts, evident in his work analyzing films like Beowulf and Grendel and exploring Arthurian legends.
- Research Focus: Medieval literature, Chaucerian studies, modern adaptations, poetry.
- Awards: Multiple poetry contest wins, Chairs’ Award for Professional Service, and three Faculty Summer Research Fellowships.
- Creative Work: Poetry published in Stonecoast Review, Sheepshead Review, and others.
His recent publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, linking medieval texts to contemporary culture through film, poetry, and pedagogy. Ambrisco’s work bridges historical scholarship and modern interpretation, making medieval themes accessible in academic and creative contexts.
