Lindsey Row-Heyveld

Lindsey Row-Heyveld is an Associate Professor of English at Luther College, where she has taught since 2013. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Iowa and a B.A. from Greenville College. Her research focuses on early modern English drama and disability studies, exploring how disability was culturally constructed in Renaissance theater and literature.

Row-Heyveld’s academic interests include the intersection of disability representation in early modern works, particularly examining fraudulent disability in plays like King Lear and Bartholomew Fair. She also co-edits an anthology of Renaissance drama to highlight disability’s role in early modern studies. Her teaching spans medieval through early modern literature, including courses on Shakespeare, Chaucer, and Milton. She emphasizes pedagogical innovation, blending traditional texts with contemporary disability theory.

Her research projects analyze how theater shaped societal attitudes toward disability through themes like charity, deception, and gender. Notable publications include work on King Lear’s disabled knowledge and counterfeit disability in revenge tragedies. Row-Heyveld advocates for interdisciplinary approaches, connecting historical texts to modern disability discourse. She also practices calligraphy, showcasing pieces in her office to merge artistic expression with academic life.

Though no formal grants or advising roles are listed, her CV indicates active scholarly engagement through conferences and editorial roles. Her contributions bridge literary analysis with cultural history, offering fresh perspectives on early modern literature’s enduring impact.