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William Rhodes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research and teaching focus on medieval and Renaissance literature, with interdisciplinary engagement in political economy, environmental studies, and colonial ideologies.
Research Interests:
- Medieval & Renaissance Literature
- Literature and the Environment
- Literature and Political Economy
- Critical Theory
- Apocalypticism in Literary Form
- Economic Inequality in Pre-Modern Texts
His work explores how literary forms in the late medieval and early modern periods reflect and shape economic thought, environmental consciousness, and colonial expansion. He examines poetic devices such as personification and list-making as tools for political and economic critique.
The trends in his publications reveal a sustained inquiry into the intersections of labor, ecology, and ideology in English literary history from Langland to Spenser. He frequently publishes in leading journals such as Renaissance Quarterly, Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies, and ELH, with a strong emphasis on archival depth and theoretical sophistication.
Education:
- PhD, University of Virginia, 2015
Scientific Awards:
- No awards listed in the provided text.
Advising and Grants:
While no specific students or grant funding are mentioned in the text, Dr. Rhodes teaches courses in medieval and early modern poetry, drama, critical theory, and environmental literature, suggesting an active role in graduate and undergraduate mentorship. His upcoming monograph with Cornell University Press indicates significant scholarly recognition and likely prior grant or fellowship support.
Labs and Research Groups:
No formal labs or research teams are mentioned, but his affiliation with the Department of English and participation in scholarly networks suggest collaboration within medieval and early modern literary studies communities.
