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Dr. Daniel Thomas is a Departmental Lecturer in Old and Early Middle English at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Faculty of English and the Queen's College. His research focuses on early medieval English literature, particularly Old English poetry and prose, emphasizing compositional practices and intertextuality in vernacular works. He is currently finalizing a monograph, *The Old English Poet as Reader*, which challenges traditional views of literary allusion in Old English narratives. Additionally, he co-founded the interdisciplinary 'Architectural Representation' project, exploring medieval ideas of space and the built environment through textual and material records. This project has led to a special journal issue and an edited collection. Thomas teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on early medieval literature, including Old English poetry, medieval textual analysis, and material culture. His work bridges literary analysis with historical context, offering fresh perspectives on early English literary traditions.
- Education: PhD in Medieval English Literature (university unspecified)
His research interests revolve around reinterpreting literary strategies in Old English texts, particularly how poets engaged with both Latin and vernacular sources. He critiques the oral tradition framework, advocating for a deeper exploration of intentional intertextual connections. The 'Architectural Representation' project highlights his interdisciplinary approach, integrating textual studies with material culture analysis to understand medieval spatial concepts. His teaching spans foundational courses on early medieval literature to specialized graduate seminars on Old English poetry and linguistic structures.
Thomas collaborates with scholars across disciplines, exemplified by the 2017 conference on medieval architectural representation and ongoing publications in interdisciplinary journals. His monograph and articles aim to reshape scholarly discourse on Old English literature's evolution and its engagement with broader medieval intellectual frameworks.
