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Christopher Baswell is a Professor of English at Barnard College, Columbia University. His research spans Medieval Literature, Manuscript Studies, and the Classical Tradition, with a focus on the cultural imagination of disability in the Middle Ages and narratives of female foundation challenging patriarchal traditions.
- B.A. in Classics and English, Oberlin (1975)
- Fulbright Scholar at New College Oxford and Warburg Institute (1978-1980)
- Ph.D. in English, Yale (1983)
Baswell’s work examines the transformation of classical narratives in medieval vernacular cultures, utilizing manuscript evidence and multilingual contexts of France and England. His current projects include a monograph on female foundation narratives and research on medieval disability studies.
His acclaimed book Virgil in Medieval England (1995) earned the Beatrice White Prize, analyzing Virgilian reception from the 12th century to Chaucer. He has also co-edited the Longman Anthology of British Literature and serves as General Editor of the Cursor Mundi: Viator Studies of the Medieval and Early Modern World series.
- Scientific Awards & Fellowships:
- 1998 Beatrice White Prize
- NEH Fellowship
- ACLS Fellowship
- National Humanities Center Fellowship
- Institute for Advanced Study Fellowship
Baswell has held leadership roles, including Associate Director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at UCLA (2001-2008). He continues to mentor students and contribute to editorial projects, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise in medieval studies and manuscript culture.
