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William McDonald is a Professor in the Department of German at the University of Virginia. His research focuses on medieval German literature, with particular emphasis on Arthurian studies, chronicle traditions, and cultural narratives from the High Middle Ages to early modern period. He has contributed extensively to the understanding of literary patronage, anti-Jewish invective, and the adaptation of classical and biblical motifs in Germanic texts.
- Current affiliations: University of Virginia, Department of German
- Email: wcm@virginia.edu
Professor McDonald’s work spans the analysis of historical fiction, manuscript transmission, and the interplay between religious, military, and cultural identities in medieval literature. Recent publications examine the reception of Arthuriana in early modern chronicles, the evolution of the Tristan story, and anti-Semitic narratives in Germanic texts. His scholarship often bridges philology, historiography, and literary criticism.
Key trends in his recent publications include:
- Interdisciplinary approaches to medieval chronicles
- Arthurian legends in German contexts
- Analysis of violence and morality in medieval texts
- Study of anti-Jewish motifs in literature
- Editorial practices in Renaissance adaptations
- Exploration of supernatural and allegorical themes
