2015 | Arthur Bahr
Alfred Henry and Jean Morrison Hayes Career Development Chair, and Associate Professor of Literature
Research areas: Old and Middle English literature; the structure and interpretation of medieval books; formalism(s), aesthetics, and the idea of the literary.
“Arthur is one of the most beloved professors in SHASS,” says Deborah K. Fitzgerald, Kenan Sahin Dean of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. “His piercing intelligence, combined with his droll charm, make him one of the most sought-after teachers we have. Arthur is a master teacher because he loves his subject, always finding new ways to generate puzzles and challenges for MIT students. And Arthur has great respect and admiration for his students, trusting them to push themselves to ever deeper levels of understanding.”
