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David Wilson-Okamura is a Professor in the English Department at East Carolina University (ECU), holding offices in Bate 2137 and reachable at wilsonokamurad@ecu.edu. He was honored with ECU’s Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching, recognizing his impactful pedagogy. His research focuses on Renaissance literature, classical studies, and Shakespearean works, with major publications from Cambridge University Press.
- B.A.: Stanford University
- M.A.: University of Chicago
- Ph.D.: University of Chicago
His scholarship bridges classical and early modern texts, exemplified by Virgil in the Renaissance (2010) which received the Alexander McKay Prize, and Spenser’s International Style (2013), awarded the Isabel McCaffrey Medal. Teaching specialties include Shakespearean drama, Renaissance literature, and classical traditions in English poetry. Courses span from introductory literature analysis to specialized studies in Virgil and Spenser.
Research interests emphasize intertextuality between classical and early modern works, with particular focus on Spenser’s stylistic innovations and Virgil’s enduring influence. Grants and future projects likely relate to these areas, though specific details are not provided here.
