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Geraldine Heng holds the Mildred Hajek Vacek John Roman Vacek Chair in English at the University of Texas at Austin. She has a Ph.D. from Cornell University and her research interests lie primarily in early global literatures and cultures, the Global Middle Ages, and premodern critical race studies. Her work encompasses various themes such as medieval European romance, feminist and postcolonial theories, and the cultural histories of the Crusades. Heng's notable publications include 'Empire Magic: Medieval Romance Politics Cultural Fantasy' which explores the evolution of the European romance genre against the backdrop of historical trauma from the Crusades, and 'Invention Race European Middle Ages,' a critical examination of race and racialization during the medieval period which received several prestigious awards. She has served as a fellow at numerous academies, and her teaching covers a range of topics from medieval biography to transcultural travel narratives. Geraldine is also a leading figure in the Global Middle Ages Project, which focuses on fostering interdisciplinary connections in the study of medieval history and literature.
Department of English, The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Holds the Mildred Hajek Vacek John Roman Vacek Chair.
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