Adrien Rannaud

Adrien Rannaud is an Associate Professor in French Studies at the University of Toronto's Language Studies division. His research focuses on Quebec's literary and cultural history (19th–20th centuries), women’s writing, media culture, celebrity studies, and middlebrow culture.

• PhD in Literature from Université Laval
• MA and BA in Literature from Université Lumière Lyon 2

Rannaud's work examines intersections between literature, media, and gender dynamics, particularly in early 20th-century Quebec. He explores how magazines like La Revue moderne shaped cultural modernity and gender norms.

His recent publications analyze economic narratives in women's fiction, historical gender roles in journalism, and celebrity culture's media construction. Current SSHRC-funded research investigates Quebec press's role in shaping celebrity identities.

Scientific Awards

• Gabrielle-Roy Prize (2018) for De l'amour et de l'audace
• Finalist, Canada Prizes in Humanities and Social Sciences (2018)

Rannaud serves as Managing Editor of Arborescences journal and is affiliated with the Groupe de recherches et d'études sur le livre au Québec (GRÉLQ).