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Hannah Bailey is a Lecturer in English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Wadham College, Jesus College, and Oriel College. She teaches core undergraduate papers in English language and medieval literature, including Prelims Paper 1A (Introduction to English Language), Prelims Paper 2 (Early Medieval Literature), and FHS papers on literature from 650 to 1550, as well as supervising dissertations on Old English topics.
Education:
- DPhil, Jesus College, University of Oxford
- MA, University of York
- BA, Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts
Her research focuses on Old English and Early Middle English poetry, with particular attention to poetic language, narrative conventions, and the use of patristic and architectural tropes. She explores how poets use signs, conceptual clusters, and spatial imagery to frame understanding and meaning. Her work intersects with theology, linguistics, and cultural geography.
The recent publications and research activities of Hannah Bailey reflect a strong trend in interdisciplinary medieval studies, especially in the symbolic function of architecture and landscape in religious and poetic texts. Her scholarship bridges philology, literary theory, and historical theology, with a growing emphasis on public engagement and collaborative research.
Scientific and Scholarly Contributions:
- Co-founder of the interdisciplinary research network on Architectural Representation in the Middle Ages
- Co-organizer of seminars, workshops, and international conferences
- Co-editor of a special issue of Leeds Studies in English and an upcoming book with ARC Humanities Press
- Contributor to public scholarship via The Conversation and the Trusted Source project
Hannah Bailey is actively involved in academic mentorship and curriculum development. She has contributed to the Consolidated Library of Anglo-Saxon Poetry (CLASP) project and continues to publish on major Old English texts such as Beowulf, Andreas, and Christ III. Her work demonstrates a sustained commitment to both teaching excellence and innovative research in medieval literature.
Labs and Research Groups:
- Medieval Architectural Representation Research Network (co-founded with Daniel Thomas and Karl Kinsella)
- CLASP Project (research assistant)
- Balliol Interdisciplinary Institute (project origin)
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