Dr Thomas Hinton

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.