John Considine, University of Alberta

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Department of English and Film Studies Professor Edmonton, Alberta john.considine@ualberta.ca Office: (780) 492-5192

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English literature 16th and 17th centuries Etymology History of linguistic thought History of renaissance England Intellectual history Lexicography Literary theory

Bio/Research

I am at present working on a sequel to my book Dictionaries in Early Modern Europe, and on several edited volumes having to do with lexicology and lexicography. I used to be an assistant editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, and before that, my graduate studies were in early modern English lit...

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Bio/Research

I am at present working on a sequel to my book Dictionaries in Early Modern Europe, and on several edited volumes having to do with lexicology and lexicography. I used to be an assistant editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, and before that, my graduate studies were in early modern English literature and the classical tradition. Most of my research and teaching therefore addresses words and dictionaries, or the early modern period, or both.

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