Dr. Howard Bloch

Biography

R Howard Bloch is the Sterling Professor of French at Yale University, where he specializes in a variety of topics including medieval literature, social history, legal, economic, familial, and political institutions, as well as humor in fabliaux and the rise of Western romantic love. He has made significant contributions to the field of Medieval Studies and is currently completing a book on Stéphane Mallarmé’s work, "Un coup de Dés jamais n’abolira le Hasard." Bloch's notable publications encompass works such as "Medieval French Literature and Law" (1977), "Etymologies and Genealogies: Literary Anthropology of the French Middle Ages" (1983), "Etymologie et Généalogie: une anthropologie littéraire du moyen âge français" (1988), and more, highlighting his scholarly engagement with medieval texts and themes. His accolades include a medal from the Collège de France, being an officer of the Order of Arts and Letters, and fellowship in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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