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J. Daniel Kinney is a Professor at the University of Virginia, specializing in 17th-century British literature, Digital Humanities, and Renaissance studies. He holds a Ph.D. from Yale University (1983), an M.A. from the University of Cambridge (1978), and a B.A. from Yale (1976). His research focuses on intersections of medieval and early modern cultural identity, humanist textual practices, and interdisciplinary approaches to Renaissance literature.
- Education:
- Ph.D., English, Yale University, 1983
- M.A., English, University of Cambridge, 1978
- B.A., English, Yale University, 1976
His major works include Petronius’ Satyrica (1996) and edited volumes like The Complete Works of St. Thomas More. He directs The Abraham Cowley Text-Image Archive and Ovid Illustrated, pioneering digital projects that contextualize classical and early modern texts through visual and textual analysis. His articles explore themes such as Cynic philosophy in medieval culture, textual defense strategies in More’s works, and Erasmus’ engagement with classical comedy.
He has received prestigious awards including the NEH grant for the Cowley Edition (1996), the Columbia Translation Center Award (1992), and Mellon and Whiting Fellowships. His research is supported by grants focusing on textual editing and digital humanities. Kinney has also contributed to collaborative projects on Abraham Cowley’s dramatic works and Latin botanical texts, emphasizing interdisciplinary and collaborative scholarly practices.
