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Matthew Fraleigh is an Associate Professor of East Asian Literature and Culture at Brandeis University, serving as Chair of the East Asian Studies Program. His research focuses on classical and modern Japanese literature, cultural exchanges between China and Japan, travel literature, and Sinitic poetic traditions. Fraleigh holds a PhD and AM from Harvard University and a BA from Stanford University. He has received prestigious fellowships including the Hakuhodo Foundation Japan Research Fellowship (2021) and the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission Prize (2011). His work bridges literary analysis with historical context, examining how East Asian cultural networks shaped intellectual and artistic production.
Key publications include Plucking Chrysanthemums (2016) exploring Narushima Ryūhoku’s role in Sinitic literary traditions, and co-authored The Same Moon Shines on All (2024) analyzing transnational literary collaborations. Fraleigh teaches courses ranging from global literature to modern Japanese film analysis. His research often intersects with translation studies, cultural diplomacy, and the role of historical texts in shaping national identities.
- Educations: PhD and AM in East Asian Studies (Harvard), BA in Comparative Humanities (Stanford)
- Awards: Over 10 fellowships and prizes recognizing his contributions to Japanese and Sino-Japanese literary studies
- Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes postwar Sinitic poetry revival and transnational intellectual networks
Fraleigh’s affiliations include roles as Visiting Associate Professor at Kyoto University (2016) and Invited Scholar at Kyoto University (2012). He contributes to both academic publishing and public-facing translation projects, aiming to make East Asian literary heritage accessible to broader audiences.
