Alice Condé

Dr. Alice Condé is a fractional-time Lecturer in the Department of English and Creative Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her research focuses on decadence as a critical concept from the 19th century to contemporary subcultures, examining themes like masochism, queer theory, and social decline. She co-edited Decadence and the Senses (2017) and In Cynara’s Shadow: Collected Essays on Ernest Dowson (2019), and contributed essays to major decadence studies volumes.

• PhD (Goldsmiths, 2014): 'Writing Masochism and the Cruel Woman in English Decadence'
• MA (King’s College London, 2009): English Literature
• BA (Goldsmiths, 2008): English

Her research explores decadence in fin-de-siècle literature and modern contexts, with a focus on gender dynamics and cultural subversion. She co-founded the Volupté journal and organizes international conferences on decadence studies through her role as Co-Deputy Director of the Decadence Research Centre.

• Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Condé has advised on interdisciplinary projects blending literature with performance art, notably the 2022 'Decadence @ Iklectik' event. She contributes to media engagements, discussing decadence in maximalist design and theories of 'fun' in popular culture.