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Kathleen Perry Long is a Professor of French in the Department of Romance Studies at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, with cross-appointments in the Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program and French Studies Program. Her scholarly profile centers on early modern French literature and culture, particularly examining intersections of gender, science, and religious conflict through the lens of non-normative corporealities.
Her research focuses on Gender and Sexuality in the Early Modern World, the History and Theory of the Monstrous, History of Science/Alchemy, and Religious Violence. She investigates how bodily norms intersect with political order, analyzes natural variation's role in human survival, and explores disability studies through historical frameworks. Her teaching extends these themes through courses on religious violence from crusades to Algerian War of Independence, monsters, and disability studies.
Long's recent publications reveal a cohesive trajectory examining intersex theory, environmental ethics, and post-conflict literature in early modern contexts. Her work consistently bridges historical analysis with contemporary theoretical frameworks like postnormality, demonstrating how Renaissance concepts of variation inform modern discussions of gender diversity and ecological resilience. The recurring focus on hermaphroditism and monstrous bodies serves as critical entry points for analyzing societal norms.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Faculty Fellow in Engaged Learning (2020-2021)
- Mellon-Mowat Fellowship, Folger Shakespeare Library (2019-2020)
- Stephen and Margery Russell Distinguished Teaching Award (2019)
- Central New York Humanities Corridor/Mellon Foundation Grant (2018-present)
- Robert A. and Donna B. Paul Award for Excellence in Advising (2008)
As an advisor, Long's mentorship excellence is evidenced by the Paul Award, while her grant portfolio demonstrates sustained support for interdisciplinary research. She directs the Global Early Modern Studies Colloquium (GEMS) and co-edits the 'Monsters and Marvels' series, fostering collaborative scholarship across medieval and early modern studies. Her leadership in the Central New York Humanities Corridor project advances dialogues on scientific norms and human variation.
Long actively participates in research collectives including the SSHRC-funded Early Modern Conversions team (2014-2019) and the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (ACMRS) board. Her current projects—the translation of 'The Island of Hermaphrodites', 'Bringing up the Dead' on post-Wars of Religion literature, and 'The Premodern Postnormal'—extend her investigation into how historical frameworks of disability and gender inform contemporary theoretical landscapes.
