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Chris Abram is a Professor of English and Fellow of the Medieval Institute at the University of Notre Dame, within the College of Arts and Letters. He holds a PhD, MPhil, and BA from the University of Cambridge (Robinson College), specializing in Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic studies. His research bridges early medieval literature of Britain and Scandinavia with modern environmental, religious, and poetic discourses. Key focuses include Old English and Old Norse poetry, ecocriticism, and Norse mythology's cultural legacy.
His notable works include Evergreen Ash: Ecology and Catastrophe in Old Norse Myth and Literature (2019) and Myths of the Pagan North: The Gods of the Norsemen (2011). He has received grants such as the Notre Dame Faculty Research Support Program (2015) and fellowships like the Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowship (2008). His teaching spans Old English, Old Norse, and medieval literature, with graduate courses on Beowulf, conversion narratives, and premodern humor.
Dr. Abram advises numerous PhD students, including Julie Wilson, Shela Raman McCabe, and William Beattie. His recent work includes a monograph project, Experiments with Beowulf, exploring post-philological readings of the poem. He contributes to academic service, including editorial roles for Speculum and the MLA Old Norse Forum.
His research trends emphasize ecocritical approaches to medieval texts and interdisciplinary methods in mythological studies. Grants and awards reflect sustained support for his innovative work on medieval Scandinavia and its global legacies. He collaborates with the Medieval Institute and international scholars, fostering a vibrant community in premodern studies.
