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Megan Hartman is a Professor of English at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, specializing in Medieval Literature, Historical Linguistics, and Poetics. She holds a Ph.D. in English from Indiana University (2011), an M.A. from Indiana University (2005), and a B.A. from the University of New Hampshire (2003). Her academic journey includes roles as Assistant Professor (2011–2016) and Associate Professor (2016–2021) at UNK, preceded by teaching roles at Indiana University.
Her research focuses on Old English and Old Norse poetry, metrical analysis, and the evolution of literary forms. Key interests include hypermetric structures, comparative Germanic literature, and the intersection of poetics with historical linguistics. She has published extensively on topics such as Beowulf prosody, Old Norse literary discourse, and medieval manuscript transmission.
Her publications span monographs, edited collections, and peer-reviewed articles, with recent work exploring the boundaries of language evolution and the stylistic innovations in early medieval verse. Teaching contributions include courses on Old English literature, historical linguistics, and speculative fiction, reflecting her commitment to bridging traditional scholarship with modern pedagogy.
Hartman’s academic service includes program reviews and editorial roles, contributing to the advancement of English language studies and medieval literary scholarship.
