Dr. Kenneth Haynes

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Biography

Kenneth Haynes is a professor in the Department of Comparative Literature at Brown University, where he has been a faculty member since 2003. His academic expertise lies in the reception of classical works in European literature and philosophy, with a particular focus on the phenomenon of literary multilingualism. He has authored, edited, annotated, and translated six books concerning classical literature's impact on modern works. Notable publications include 'English Literature and Ancient Languages' and 'The Oxford History of Literary Translation in English: Volume 4, 1790-1900', which he co-edited with Peter France. In addition to these works, he translated and published writings by philosophers such as Johann Georg Hamann and Martin Heidegger, highlighting their multilingual influences. Haynes has contributed to classical literature studies through various essays and articles that address topics like Victorian novels and the role of commentarial traditions in producing classic texts. Furthermore, he edited Geoffrey Hill's 'Collected Critical Writings' and has written extensively on subjects within classical reception studies.

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Courses

Parasites and Hypocrites Intersections of Race, Culture, and West Equity, Law, Literature, and Philosophy Hero Stigma Poetry in Europe: Montale, Celan, Hill Making List New Foucault: Antiquity and Neoliberalism New Directions in Comparative Literature Moderns and Primitives Orientalism: Theory and Practice War Lyric Poets of Ancient Greece Greek Chorus

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Department: Department of Economics