Chera Cole
Education and Experience
Chera holds a BA (Hons) in English and History from Oklahoma Baptist University and an MLitt (Distinction) in Mediaeval English from University of St Andrews. Her PhD thesis is titled ‘Fairy in Medieval English and Scottish Literature’. In this thesis she will examine the medieval concept of fairy, and how this idea of ‘fairy’ is exploited in medieval texts, primarily romances. Her particular interest is the relationship between the medieval supernatural and the medieval Christian worldview.
Teaching:
EN2003 Mediaeval and Renaissance Texts – tutor
Conference Papers
‘Fairy wealth and fairy mistresses.’ Presented at International Medieval Congress 2011, Leeds (July 2011; co-organiser of sessions: ‘Wealth in Medieval Romance and Ballads: Sources and Circulation, I and II’).
‘An etymological survey of fairy and elf.’ Presented at Myths, Legends, and Folklore, a postgraduate conference at Cardiff University (May 2011).
‘The Influence of Medieval Christianity on the Evolution of Fairy.’ Presented at Sirens 2010, Vail, CO (October 2010; organiser of session: ‘Religious and Folkloric Syncretism in Elizabeth Marie Pope’s The Perilous Gard’).