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Meg Roland

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Former English professor at Marylhurst University for 16 years, then Concordia University. I taught writing, medieval literature, humanities, maps and literature, and history of the book. After five years as a Dean of arts and humanities at Linn-Benton Community College, I am now a writer and an instructor at Willamette University – Pacific Northwest College of Art.
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Recent Posts
- A parlement at Yorke, within the wallys [walls] April 6, 2026
- Time in the Roman War: The Utas of Seynte Hillary March 30, 2026
- The Trace of Rome II (St. Giles Hill, Winchester) March 24, 2026
- The Trace of Rome I (St. Giles Hill, Winchester) March 15, 2026
- Just out! “Arthurian Literature and the Global Middle Ages” in The Cambridge History of Arthurian Literature and Culture March 12, 2026
Tag Archives: The Bright Sword
The Once and Future Manuscript
[Reader, if you are just joining this journey, click on the “About” tab for context. The chronological posts begin in January 2026.] Walter F. Oakshott, the former librarian at Winchester College, tells a fascinating and delightful story of the manuscript’s … Continue reading
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