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Matthew Reynolds is a scholar at the University of Oxford, focusing on comparative literature and translation studies. He aims to challenge standardized versions of languages and engage with the linguistic diversity that shapes literary expression. His research includes exploring the intersections of language and translation, particularly within the realms of multimodality and the dynamics of translation's multifaceted nature. His recent project, 'Prismatic Translation,' investigates the transformative potential of translation across varied linguistic contexts. Notable works include 'Prismatic Jane Eyre: An Experiment in the Study of Translations', which engages with the novel's translations into over 68 languages, and his book 'The Poetry of Translation', which critiques the inadequacies of traditional views on translation, especially in the poetic form. He contributes significantly to the academic community, serving in leadership roles such as Chair of Research Development for the International Comparative Literature Association and General Editor of the Legenda book series. He has received multiple accolades for his teaching and scholarly contributions, including a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship.
St Anne's College • Oxford
Teaching 19th-20th-21st century literature and supervising dissertations in comparative translational topics.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.