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Sarah Powrie is Professor of English at St Thomas More College, where she teaches courses on Chaucer, Dante, medieval drama, and devotional literature. Her research focuses on medieval and early modern literature, particularly dream visions, allegory, and the philosophical underpinnings of works by Chaucer and John Donne.
- B.A. in English, University of Saskatchewan
- M.A. in English, Queen's University
- M.A. in Medieval Studies, University of Toronto
- Ph.D. in Medieval Studies, University of Toronto
Her research interests include medieval literature, allegory, dream visions, Chaucer studies, John Donne, Augustinian thought, and the history of science in the Middle Ages. She explores how medieval philosophical and theological ideas shape literary form and meaning, particularly in dream visions and allegorical texts.
Her recent publications reflect a deep engagement with the intersections between literature, philosophy, and theology. She analyzes texts by Chaucer, Donne, Spenser, and Nicholas of Cusa through the lens of Augustinian interiority, metaphysics, and ethical psychology. Her work often traces continuities between medieval and early modern thought, especially in how desire, knowledge, and selfhood are conceptualized.
- USSU Teaching Excellence Award (2010)
- STM Teaching Excellence Award (2015)
- John Donne Society's Distinguished Publication Award
Sarah Powrie has supervised graduate students and contributed to major reference works such as The Chaucer Encyclopedia and The Literary Encyclopedia. She co-edited the volume Textual Communities, Textual Selves (2023), demonstrating her leadership in collaborative scholarly projects. While no formal lab or research team is mentioned, her editorial and publication record indicates active participation in the academic community.
