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Kimberly Johnson is a Professor in the Department of English at Brigham Young University (BYU), within the College of Humanities. Her work bridges literary scholarship, creative writing, and classical translation, with a focus on Renaissance literature and devotional lyric.
Research Interests: Her scholarly and creative work centers on form, embodiment, and sacramental poetics in post-Reformation England. She explores the intersections of theology and poetry, particularly in the 16th and 17th centuries. Her current projects include a study of indecorous poetics and a translation of the Song of Songs.
Publications and Creative Output: Her work spans literary criticism, poetry, and translation. She has authored Made Flesh and translated Hesiod and Virgil. Her poetry collections include Fatal and Uncommon Prayer. She is editing major handbooks on Aemilia Lanyer and George Herbert, reflecting her leadership in Renaissance studies.
Scientific Awards:
- Fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
- Fellowship from the Mellon Foundation
- Award from the Utah Arts Council
- Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts
Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, her editorial and collaborative projects suggest mentorship and academic leadership. She has secured support from major foundations, including the NEA and Guggenheim, indicating significant recognition and research funding.
Languages and Expertise: Fluent in Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and Italian, she brings deep philological and theological insight to her scholarship and translations.
