Mark Chinca

Mark Chinca delves into medieval literature, with a particular focus on aesthetics and poetics, especially the theory of fiction, as well as the literature surrounding death and dying. His work explores the intricate connections between history and fiction, examining how medieval texts reflected and shaped perceptions of reality. Chinca also engages with early modern topics and the history of the German language, often bridging across different literary periods. He is currently finalizing a book on texts and the contemplation of death in Western Europe and is involved in a major edition of medieval chronicles, enriching our understanding of the Central European literary tradition.