M.S.L. , Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies
Ph.D., University of Toronto, Centre for Mediaeval Studies
Research Interests
Mediaeval Welsh language and literature
The blood feud
Arthurian literature
The Cult of Chivalry and the Religion of Love
Research Projects
Wealh in Old English Literature
Proverbs in Scots and Welsh
Ywain and Gawain: A study
Selected Publications and Presentations
“'As ye have brewd, so shal ye drink': the Proverbial Context of Eger and Grime.” Medieval Romance, Medieval Contexts. Woodbridge: D.S. Brewer, 2011.
Purdie, Rhiannon and Michael Cichon, eds., and intro. Medieval Romance, Medieval Contexts. Studies in Medieval Romance. Woodbridge: D.S. Brewer, 2011.
Violence and Vengeance in Middle Welsh and Middle
English Narrative, Mellen, NY: 2009
“Mishandled vessels: heaving drinks and hurling insults in mediaeval Welsh literature and law.” Canadian Journal of History.
“Eros and Error: Gross Sexual Transgression in the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi.” The Erotic in the Literature of Medieval Britain. Boydell and Brewer Publishers, UK.
“‘Tis Policy and stratagem must do:” Rape, Deception and Vendetta in The most lamentable Roman tragedy of Titus Andronicus. Shell Games: Studies in Scams, Frauds, and Deceits (1300-1650).
“Insult and Redress in Cyfraith Hywel Dda and Welsh Arthurian Romance.” Arthuriana 10: 3.
Teaching Responsibilities
English 110.6 and 112.3
English 286.3
English 301.3 and 310.3
English 386.3
English 401.6; 402.3 and 498.3
English 801.3
Administrative Responsibilities
Associate Dean's advisor on the STM cohort program pilot
Council Executive, Faculty Council
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