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Arthur Bahr is a Professor who specializes in medieval literature with a particular interest in the performance history of ancient drama and the materiality of texts. He examines how the constituent parts of manuscripts, such as lines and stanzas, interact to create coherence beyond their individual elements. Bahr has authored several significant works, including "Chasing Pearl-Manuscript: Speculation, Shapes, Delight," which explores Middle English poetry through the lens of the Pearl-Manuscript. He has also contributed to the field with his co-edited volume, "Medieval English Manuscripts: Form, Aesthetics, Literary Text," and various essays published in notable academic journals. His research interests include the unique structural and historical implications of medieval manuscripts and their production processes. His pedagogical contributions to MIT include courses on Old English literature and various special subjects related to human conditions and moral questions, reflecting his commitment to integrating literature into wider historical and cultural contexts. Bahr has received multiple awards for his teaching excellence, including the MacVicar Faculty Fellowship and the Alfred Henry Jean Morrison Hayes Career Development Chair. His active engagement in the academic community is further demonstrated through his roles in various committees and task forces at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Teaching and conducting research in medieval literature and manuscripts.