Dr. Abbie Fray

Biography

Abbie Fray is a PhD researcher studying affect, identity, and embodiment in late medieval English literature. Her project, framed within the concept of 'affective dysphoria', investigates the role literature plays in destabilizing understandings of medieval identities. She is part of the SNSF-funded project 'Becoming Axolotl: Empathy, Simulation, Embodiment in Medieval Narratives', supervised by Professor Annette Kern-Stähler. Abbie is committed to advancing interdisciplinary approaches in medieval studies, situating the Middle Ages within contemporary critical conversations. She is equally passionate about fostering an inclusive, diverse, and accessible field.

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