My research interests focus on medieval French and Occitan literature, especially of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, with an interest in manuscripts and the material context of medieval texts; currently I am working particularly on the French of medieval England. More broadly, I am interested in the reception of literature; the uses of the past; the representation of the unfamiliar; narrative aesthetics; and theories of translation.

I offer modules on medieval French and Occitan literature and culture, as well as co-teaching on wider survey modules at all levels (UG and PGT). I also teach French language. In 2017 I won the University of Exeter Student Guild award for Best Postgraduate Supervisor and in 2023 I was shortlisted in the Champion for Students category.

Before coming to Exeter in 2013, I held research fellowships at Oxford and Durham. I completed my postgraduate studies at King's College London (MA Medieval Studies; PhD French).

Research supervision:

I am interested in hearing from potential research students with proposals relating to any topic relevant to my research expertise. I am especially keen to hear about projects relating to 12th- or 13th-century French or Occitan literature; Arthurian narrative; or medieval multilingualism.

If you would like to discuss working with me, please email me a 500-word outline of your proposed research topic and a copy of your CV.