William A. Quinn
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Distinguished Professor
Also affiliated: University of South Carolina (1999); The Ohio State University (1979)
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Biography and Research Information
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William A. Quinn's research focuses on medieval literature, particularly the works of Geoffrey Chaucer. His scholarship investigates the performability and transmission of Middle English romance, exploring theories of oral improvisation and their impact on literary works. Quinn has examined Chaucer's dream visions and shorter poems, analyzing themes of recital presence, the embodiment of authority, and the critical issues surrounding specific texts like "The Legend of Good Women" and "The House of Fame." His work also includes an examination of the York Mystery Plays, specifically focusing on the naming of Jewish characters. Quinn holds an h-index of 5 with 39 total publications and 69 citations. He has recently published work in 2017 and 2008, and his most recent publication is from 2025, indicating ongoing scholarly activity.
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- h-index: 5
- Publications: 36
- Citations: 66
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Distinguished Professor publications 1986–2025University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Institution web page
Selected Publications
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“A ‘Found’ Lyric of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: ‘Walter von der Vogelweide’” (2025)
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An Introduction to Middle English Lyrics (2025)
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Chaucer, Arguing “in good feyth” (2021)
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Thomas Usk’s Imprisoned Voice (2020)
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The Chosen and the Chastised: Naming Jews in the York Mystery Plays (2017)
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Odd Bits of Troilus and Criseyde and the Rights of Chaucer's Early Readers (2016)
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Book Review: Encounters with God in Medieval and Early Modern English Poetry (2007)
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Book Review: The Powers of the Holy: Religion, Politics, and Gender in Late Medieval English Culture (1997)
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Hoccleve’s Epistle of Cupid (1986)