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Robert R. Edwards serves as the Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Pennsylvania State University within the College of the Liberal Arts. His office is located in Burrowes Building, where he maintains regular office hours including scheduled appointments for Fall 2025. As a distinguished scholar in medieval literary studies, Professor Edwards has established himself as a leading authority on Chaucer, medieval drama, and book history.
Professor Edwards specializes in Book History and Textual Studies with particular expertise in Medieval Literature. His research focuses on Chaucer studies, continental and Latin literary relations, and authorship in trilingual England. His scholarly approach integrates historical context with literary analysis, examining how medieval writers engaged with classical traditions while developing innovative narrative forms. His work reveals the complex interplay between textual production, cultural identity, and literary innovation in the medieval period.
His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly productivity spanning several decades, with significant contributions to understanding medieval literary theory, authorship concepts, and cross-cultural literary relations. His works show an evolving trajectory from foundational studies of medieval poetics to more nuanced examinations of specific authors and textual traditions, particularly focusing on how medieval writers negotiated classical heritage with contemporary cultural concerns.
Professor Edwards has edited significant works including John Lydgate's writings and essay collections on medieval love, desire, and sexuality. His scholarly editing demonstrates commitment to making primary medieval texts accessible while providing critical frameworks for contemporary interpretation. His research continues to influence how scholars understand the development of literary consciousness in the medieval period.
