Michael White

Dr. Michael White is a Senior Lecturer at the University of St Andrews, affiliated with the German St Andrews Centre for the Receptions of Antiquity. His research focuses on 19th-century German literature, classical reception studies, and Anglo-German cultural transfer.

Key research areas include:

• German literary engagement with classical antiquity
• 19th-century German drama and prose
• Translation studies and cross-cultural adaptation
• Theodor Fontane's editorial practices
• Goethe's dramatic works in historical context

His recent publications analyze transnational literary influences, including Fontane's translations, Tasso's character imagery, and Bonapartist symbolism in German naturalist drama. He serves on the editorial board of ILCEA and organizes Fontane-related academic events.

Current activities include:

• Editorial board member, ILCEA journal (since 2019)
• Organizer of Fontane research workshops (2017)
• Participant in Fontane studies conferences (2014)
• Supervising postgraduate research students