Dr. Philip Knox

Biography

Philip Knox is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of English at the University of Cambridge, specializing in Medieval English Literature. He is a fellow at King's College, where he engages in research and teaching related to medieval textual cultures. His scholarly focus includes thirteenth-century French poetry, particularly the Romance of the Rose, and its influence on fourteenth-century English literature, as detailed in his book, 'Romance Rose: Making Fourteenth-Century English Literature.' Knox has edited a collection titled 'Medieval Thought Experiments: Poetry, Hypothesis, Experience in the European Middle Ages,' which discusses the interplay between literary forms and intellectual culture. His research spans medieval political philosophy and the historical contexts of gender and sexuality. In addition to his research, he supervises MPhil dissertations on medieval topics and co-teaches the Poetry and Poetics Research Frameworks Seminar. His publications encompass essays and articles on medieval literature, including analyses of key works and themes, contributing to a deeper understanding of the period's literary landscape.

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