Francois Rouget

Francois Rouget is a Professor in the Department of French Studies at Queen's University, with a cross-appointment in the Department of English Language and Literature. His work bridges Renaissance humanism, poetry, and cultural studies. Born in France, he earned his Doctorat in 1993 and has taught at the University of Toronto before joining Queen's as a Queen’s National Scholar.

• Education: Doctorat (1993), Paris

His research focuses on 16th-century French poetry, women’s salons (e.g., the Villeroys' salon), and the genetic study of Ronsard’s poetry. He has edited works by Olivier de Magny, Pontus de Tyard, and Philippe Desportes. Recent projects involve collaborative studies on Renaissance literary culture.

Research Interests: Bilingualism, early modern literature, history of the book, and creative writing.

Awards: Queen’s National Scholar

Collaborations: Works with scholars like C. Winn, S. Murphy, and J. Balsamo on salon studies and textual analysis.