From ancient stories to interactive worlds.
Exploring the relationships between heroic epic, fantasy literature, and narrative in Western role-playing games.
Research interests
Edward’s research explores the relationships between literary traditions and interactive storytelling, with particular attention to heroic epic, fantasy literature, and Western role-playing games. His work considers how narrative, time, space, and imagination shape our experience of fictional worlds across different media.
Literary Traditions
Exploring Old Norse and Old English heroic literature, the fantasy novel, and the enduring influence of literary traditions on contemporary storytelling.
Interactive Worlds
Investigating video game narratives, world-building, and the ways in which role-playing games engage with literary forms and traditions.
