Classical world — Mythology — Greek and Roman literature — Modern poetry
Jane Wilson Joyce
Charles J. Luellen Professor of Classics
B.A., Bryn Mawr College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas
859-238-5266 jane.joyce@centre.edu
A classical scholar who regularly teaches classes in Latin language and literature, ancient epic and lyric poetry, Greco-Roman drama, classical mythology and creative writing. Helped establish Centre's major in the classics and has played a leadership role in the college's humanities program. Author of Beyond the Blue Mountains, a narrative poetic play; The Quilt Poems; and noted translations of Catullus' lyrics and Lucan's Pharsalia.
Southern literature, including William Faulkner — Kentucky literature — Contemporary songwriting
Mark T. Lucas
Alfred P. and Katherine B. Jobson Professor of English
B.A., Centre College; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
859-238-5263 mark.lucas@centre.edu
Author of The Southern Vision of Andrew Lytle (Louisiana State University Press, 1987) and editor of Home Voices: A Sampler of Southern Writing (University Press of Kentucky, 1991). Contributor to Fifty Southern Writers After 1900 (Greenwood Press, 1987) and the Encyclopedia of American Humorists (Garland, 1993). Scholarly interest and expertise in Southern literature, especially Faulkner. Recipient of several teaching awards. Currently at work on a novel. Personal interest in bluegrass music; performs with a local band.
American literature — The life and writings of Henry Adams — American autobiography
Daniel Manheim
H.W. Stodghill Jr. and Adele H. Stodghill Associate Professor of English
B.A., Amherst College; M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University
859-238-5325 dan.manheim@centre.edu
Scholarly background in American Literature. Has taught major American writers, African-American literature, American autobiography, and poetry. Expertise on American historian and philosopher Henry Adams.
Classics — Homer and the Iliad
James V. Morrison
H.W. Stodghill Jr. and Adele H. Stodghill Professor of Classics
B.A., Oberlin College; M.A., University of Washington; Ph.D., The University of Michigan
859-238-5259 jv.morrison@centre.edu
Research interests include Homer and ancient epic, Greek literature and philosophy, Late Republican and Augustan literature and history, and classical tradition in 20th century literature and culture. Author of Homeric Misdirection: False Predictions in the Iliad (University of Michigan Press 1992) and numerous other articles and reviews for academic journals, including Latomus, Journal of American Culture, and Religious Studies Review.
Renaissance literature — Spenser and Chaucer — Shakespeare — History of language — Expository writing
Mark D. Rasmussen
Associate Professor of English
B.A., M.A., Harvard University; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University
859-238-5234 mark.rasmussen@centre.edu
Teaching responsibilities in Shakespeare, British literature, medieval and English renaissance literature, the history of language, and expository writing, as well as general humanities courses. Special expertise in Shakespeare, Chaucer, and Renaissance literature. Recent paper: "Feminist Interpretations of Chaucer: Some Implications for Teaching." Prior work experience in freelance writing and public relations.
Governor's Scholars Programs — Overseas programs at colleges and universities — Broad-based humanities programs — Herman Melville and Moby Dick
Milton Monroe Reigelman
J. Rice Cowan Professor of English, Director of International Programs
B.A., The College of William and Mary; M.A., University of Pennsylvania;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
859-238-5287/5250 milton.reigelman@centre.edu
A widely experienced and much-honored professor of English and the humanities who has crossed over into top administrative posts in strategic planning, international study, and external affairs. Acting president during 1997-98. Twice a Fulbright lecturer abroad (the University of Warsaw in Poland and Kiev University in the Ukraine). A year in France directing Centre's residential overseas program in Strasbourg. Publisher and co-founder of the Danville Quarterly from 1974-77.
Shakespeare — Poetry
Philip White
Assistant Professor of English, Centre Scholar
B.A., M.A., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts-Amherst
859-238-5262 philip.white@centre.edu
Scholarly articles published in Hellas, Twentieth Century Literature and Tudor England: An Encyclopedia. Poetry published in Antioch Review, New England Review, and elsewhere.
