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Douglas Lanier is Professor of English at the University of New Hampshire, where he has established himself as a leading scholar in Shakespeare studies and adaptation theory. His academic journey began with a double major in English and Humanities at Stetson University, followed by graduate work at Duke University, where he specialized in medieval and early modern drama. His distinguished career includes teaching appointments at Duke, UCLA, Allegheny College, Gonville and Caius College (Cambridge), The University of Milan, and Universidad de Murcia in Spain.
- B.A. English, Stetson University
- B.A. Humanities, Stetson University
- M.A. English, Duke University
- Ph.D. English, Duke University
Professor Lanier is widely recognized as a pioneer in the study of modern appropriations of Shakespeare across all media. His groundbreaking book, Shakespeare and Modern Popular Culture (Oxford University Press, 2002), established foundational parameters for one of the most dynamic fields in contemporary Shakespeare studies. His research spans Renaissance literature, performance studies, film adaptation, and the cultural reception of Shakespeare worldwide, with particular focus on how Shakespeare's works intersect with popular culture, race, gender, and contemporary social issues.
An analysis of Lanier's recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward examining Shakespeare's global reach and contemporary relevance. His work increasingly focuses on digital adaptations, social media interpretations, and reparative approaches to Shakespeare that address the traumas of socially-marginalized groups. The scholarship demonstrates sophisticated engagement with adaptation theory, film studies, and cultural criticism, while maintaining deep textual knowledge of Shakespeare's works and their historical contexts.
- Gary Lindberg Award (2009) - UNH's highest recognition for teaching and scholarship
- Fulbright Global Shakespeare Centre Distinguished Chair (2016-7)
- Long-term research fellow at the Folger Shakespeare Library (2018-9)
- Fellowships at the Folger Shakespeare Library and New Hampshire Center for the Humanities
Professor Lanier serves on the editorial boards of Adaptation, Shakespeare Quarterly, and Shakespeare</>. He is a past trustee of the Shakespeare Association of America and current trustee of the Association of Adaptation Studies. His current research projects include a study of global screen adaptations of Othello and a monograph on reparative Shakespeare productions that address the traumas of socially-marginalized communities. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Shakespeare, modern drama, and specialized seminars on Shakespeare in contemporary contexts.
