Frederick Biggs

Frederick Biggs is a Professor specializing in Medieval Literature at the University of Connecticut's Department of English. His research centers on Anglo-Saxon literary culture, Bede's works, and Chaucer-Boccaccio connections. Education includes a B.A. from Georgetown (1978), M.A. from Fordham (1980), and Ph.D. from Cornell (1987).

Key publications explore Bede's influence on Anglo-Saxon literature and Chaucer's adaptation of Boccaccio. Editorial contributions include the Sources of Anglo-Saxon Literary Culture project and service on Speculum's editorial board.