Eleanor Johnson Knihy

Eleanor Johnson is a multifaceted poet and scholar specializing in medieval poetics, ethics, and literary theories. With teaching experience at prestigious institutions like UC Berkeley and Columbia University, she brings a rich academic background to her work. Her poetry has been featured in the online magazine Shampoo, and she is set to release a collaborative book titled "Her Many Feathered Bones" through Achiote Press, highlighting her creative endeavors and contributions to literature.

Examines the humble thimble and its many varieties, from the simple workaday type to the rarer and more exquisite examples that gave scope for artists and craftsmen. This work gives an introduction to the possibilities that exist, including the parallel subject of thimble cases.

An English lit account of how contemplation worked for medieval audiences and how works were presented to readers at the time to aid them in achieving a contemplative state.

Exploring medieval English literature, Eleanor Johnson challenges misconceptions about how people of the time perceived their environment. By analyzing both well-known and obscure texts, she reveals how poets utilized literary devices to address ecological issues despite lacking modern scientific terminology. Johnson highlights historical environmental challenges such as pollution and deforestation, drawing parallels to contemporary concerns. Her focus on the concept of "waste" connects medieval and modern perspectives on resource use and environmental responsibility, inviting broader dialogue within the environmental humanities.