Department of English
Grace Quast
English, History, Classical Humanities, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2023
Research Interests
Early modern poetry & drama, Medieval literature, Queer Theory, Feminist Theory, Classical Reception, History of Sexuality, Religious studies, Adaptation Studies
Biography
My research bridges the nebulous gap between the late medieval and early modern periods to investigate the queer temporality and textuality which connect them. I am interested in themes of embodiment, non-normative sexuality, and sacred eroticism.
Teaching
Teaching Assistant:
English 0101: “America Dreaming,” Fall 2025.
English 0300P: “Dreams,” Spring 2026.