Xavier ESCUDERO

Xavier Escudero is a Professor of Literature and Civilization of Contemporary Spain at the University of Artois, affiliated with the Faculty of Modern Foreign Languages and the Department of Spanish Literature and Civilization. His academic career includes a doctoral thesis on Spanish literary bohemia from the Sorbonne (2006) and authorization to supervise research (2017). He specializes in 19th–21st century Spanish literature, focusing on themes like literary bohemia, fin-de-siècle crises, and contemporary narrative forms.

His research explores intersections between literature and society, including studies on popular tales, adaptations, and translations. Key works analyze authors such as Pío Baroja, Enrique Gómez Carrillo, and contemporary figures like Juan Manuel de Prada. Escudero’s publications span monographs, edited volumes, and articles in peer-reviewed journals like Les Langues Néo-Latines and HispanismeS.

He has organized numerous international conferences, including events on Pío Baroja, flamenco narratives, and bohemian studies. His editorial roles include managing Narraplus and serving on committees for HispanismeS and other scholarly platforms. Escudero actively participates in academic governance, including roles at the CNU Section 14 and as President of the Agrégation Externe d’Espagnol.

His teaching focuses on contemporary Spanish literature and civilization, preparing students for competitive exams like the Agrégation and Capes. Current projects include studies on Pío Baroja’s legacy and the Cuentos populares de Extremadura bilingual adaptation series.