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Charles Ross is Professor of English and Chair of the Comparative Literature Program at Purdue University. He specializes in English Renaissance literature, Italian romantic epic, and world literature. With a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (1976), he has established himself as a leading scholar in literature and law connections during the Renaissance period.
Dr. Ross's research focuses on Romance epic, literature and law, and law in the English Renaissance. His work bridges literary analysis with legal history, particularly examining how legal concepts influenced Renaissance literature. He has published extensively on Virgil, Dante, Boiardo, Ariosto, Spenser, Shakespeare, and Milton, with special attention to the intersections between literary forms and legal frameworks.
His publications reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory examining the relationship between literature and legal systems, particularly in the English Renaissance. The most recent works show continued exploration of world literature through film adaptations and cross-cultural perspectives, while maintaining his foundational work on Italian romantic epics and their influence on English literature.
- Fulbright-Hays Scholar in Italy
- Coordinator of the Newberry Library Romance and Epic Seminar
- Facilitator for the Purdue Comparative Prose Conference
Professor Ross has advised numerous graduate students through his role as Director/Chair of the Comparative Literature Program and has taught courses on World Literature, Shakespeare on Film, Renaissance literature, and comparative approaches to literary studies. His teaching reflects his research interests, connecting literary analysis with broader cultural and legal contexts.
He maintains active involvement in academic communities through seminar coordination and conference facilitation, demonstrating ongoing scholarly engagement with Renaissance studies and comparative literature.
