Anna Wilson

Anna Wilson is an Assistant Professor of English at Harvard University's Department of English. Her research bridges medieval literary culture and modern fan communities, focusing on affective reading strategies in works by Petrarch, Chaucer, and medieval devotional texts. She explores intersections of queer theory, critical race theory, and digital humanities. Dr. Wilson holds a B.A. from Cambridge University (2007) and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (2015).

• Research Interests: Medieval English literature, Latin literature, women’s writing, queer theory, medievalism in modern culture, fanfiction communities
• Awards: 2022 Felicia Campbell Award for contributions to popular culture studies

Her publications analyze premodern texts alongside contemporary fan practices, such as the role of affect in fanfiction (Transformative Works and Cultures) and queer historiography in Petrarch (Speculum). She emphasizes inclusive pedagogy, particularly supporting LGBTQAII+ students, and mentors graduate students in medieval-adjacent fields regarding post-PhD career paths.