Dr. Francis Leneghan

Biography

Francis Leneghan is a fellow in Old English at St Cross College, Oxford, specializing in Old English poetry and prose, particularly the epic poem Beowulf and translations of the Bible associated with King Alfred. He is involved in various research projects, including a Leverhulme Research Fellowship focused on Old English prose and the Organization of Resources in Old English Prose (ROEP), which aims to provide accessible introductions and resources for Old English texts. Leneghan has also contributed to international research initiatives, such as the Age of Alfred, which reevaluates English literary culture from around 850 to 950, and has edited several important collections and special editions within the field of Old English literature. He is a recognized authority on Beowulf and has published extensively on various aspects of the poem and its historical context. Leneghan teaches Old English literature at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising dissertations on topics ranging from Old English saints' lives to Alfredian prose. He is involved in numerous editorial activities, including serving as the series editor for Studies in Old English Literature and as associate editor for various journals. He is committed to promoting the study of Old English and welcomes applications from students interested in this area of research.

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