Dr. Christopher Burlinson

Biography

Christopher Burlinson is a Senior College Lecturer at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, with a focus on the study of literature from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, particularly poetry and textual editing. His current research revolves around the poetry produced and transmitted by Oxford University during the mid-seventeenth century, especially the works of Richard Corbett, a notable alumnus of Christ Church. Burlinson is deeply engaged in editing and analyzing mid-seventeenth-century poetry within the context of its cultural and political backgrounds, examining genres that emerged during the English Civil War. Additionally, he explores the intricate relationships between theology and literature, currently collaborating with contemporary poet Geoffrey Hill. His scholarly contributions include forthcoming works and notable publications in various esteemed academic platforms.

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