Lynn S. Meskill is a Professor at Toulouse Jean-Jaurès University, affiliated with the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS). Her academic work bridges literature, history of ideas, and translation, with a strong focus on early modern British culture. She teaches Medieval and Early Modern Literature and Translation. Her research interests include: 16th and 17th Century Theatre Stuart and Caroline Court Masque History of the Book History of Ideas Translation Studies Authorship in Early Modernity Ben Jonson and Shakespearean Drama Her publications reveal a deep engagement with themes of authorship, fame, religious symbolism, and cultural representation in Renaissance literature. She frequently explores the intersections of performance, politics, and print culture, particularly in court masques and tragedies. Her work often combines literary analysis with intellectual and cultural history. Her scholarly contributions include a monograph on Ben Jonson and numerous articles in leading journals such as Huntington Library Quarterly and English Studies . She has also contributed chapters to authoritative handbooks and translated significant works in print culture. She has supervised doctoral research and holds an HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches), qualifying her to direct research in France. While no specific grants are listed, her involvement in structured research axes at CAS suggests active participation in collaborative projects. Lynn S. Meskill is a core member of the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS), contributing to its seminars, research programs (such as AXIS 1–3), and academic events. The center fosters interdisciplinary research in Anglophone cultures, and she plays a vital role in its scholarly community.
Jeanne Mathieu is a Lecturer in the Department of English-Speaking World Studies at the University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès (UT2J), affiliated with the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS). Her teaching includes British literature, translation, and preparation for French teaching competitions such as the CAPES and Agrégation. Education: Doctorate (2018): “Religious Dispute in Elizabethan Theatre (1580-1625)” – Paul-Valéry University Montpellier 3, supervised by Nathalie Vienne-Guerrin and Jean-Christophe Mayer. External Aggregation in English, Literature Option (2012) External CAPES in English (2012) Her research focuses on Renaissance theatre, religious conflict, rhetoric, and the history of the Church of England. She explores how early modern drama negotiates religious and political tensions through paratexts, performance, and diplomatic discourse. Her recent publications examine works by Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Middleton, and Thomas Dekker, analyzing how theatrical representations engage with historical events like the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre and the negotiation of religious identities. The trends in her scholarly output reflect a consistent engagement with early modern British literature, particularly Jacobean and Elizabethan drama. Her work bridges literary analysis, historical context, and rhetorical theory, often focusing on how plays serve as sites of ideological negotiation. She frequently publishes on the performative dimensions of religious and political conflict, with recurring attention to authorship, dissimulation, and the boundaries of confessional identity. Scientific Responsibilities: Elected member of the CAS council Co-coordinator of Axis 3 program: “Multimodal management of crises and conflicts in and with the English-speaking world” Editor of Prospero's Island: Shakespearean and Renaissance Studies for Miranda Co-editor of Prospero's Island: British Literature for Miranda Jeanne Mathieu actively contributes to academic publishing and research coordination, though no specific grants or advising roles are mentioned. She is involved in editorial and organizational activities that support interdisciplinary research in Anglophone studies. Her work is situated within a vibrant research community focused on crisis, conflict, and cultural negotiation in the English-speaking world, particularly through literary and theatrical lenses. Laboratories and Research Groups: Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS), UT2J
NIAYESH Ladan is a Professor at Paris Cité University (formerly Paris Diderot University – Paris 7), where she has been a faculty member since 2012, having previously served as a lecturer from 2000 to 2012. She holds a doctorate (2000) and accreditation to supervise research (2010) from the University of Montpellier 3. Her academic work centers on early modern English literature, with a focus on Shakespeare and his contemporaries, travel literature, and the cultural reception of the Ottoman and Safavid empires in Renaissance England. Education: 1990: École Normale Supérieure de Fontenay-St Cloud (3rd ex-aequo, foreigner) 1993: English Aggregation (1st as a foreigner) 2000: Doctorate, University of Montpellier 3 — Thesis: On the borders of the human: Figures of cannibalism in English Renaissance theatre 2010: Habilitation (HDR), University of Montpellier 3 — Synthesis: Strangeness and foreignness in English Renaissance theatre Research Interests: Professor Niayesh specializes in the intersections between literature, cultural identity, and cross-cultural encounters in early modern England. Her work explores how English writers represented the Muslim Orient, particularly the Ottoman and Persian empires, through genres such as drama, travel writing, and poetic theory. She investigates themes of otherness, linguistic difference, and imperial imagination, often drawing on postcolonial and comparative methodologies. Her research also extends to adaptations of Renaissance drama in contemporary media. Publication Trends: Her recent scholarly output reveals a sustained focus on the representation of Persia and the East in early modern English texts. Articles examine figures such as Spenser’s Persia, Puttenham’s Tatar girl, and early English travelers to Persepolis. She frequently engages with interdisciplinary sources, blending literary analysis with historical, geographical, and anthropological insights. Her editorial projects emphasize linguistic otherness and global Renaissance networks, reflecting a commitment to transnational early modern studies. Scientific Recognition and Editorial Roles: Co-director, Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Studies , Manchester University Press (2020–present) Co-director, Polyglot Encounters in Early Modern Britain , Brepols (2021–present) Member, editorial board, Cahiers Élisabéthains (2002–present) Former member, editorial board, Renaissance Studies (2016–2019) Co-founder, Paris Early Modern Seminar (2016–present) Member, Hakluyt Society Council (2017–2022) Expert, HCERES (2022–present) Jury member and president, AFEA/SAES research prize (2021–present) Advising, Grants, and Leadership: She has supervised master’s and doctoral students in English literature and British intellectual history. She coordinated the Joint Degree in English and American Studies with European universities and led research axes on 'British Literature and the Orient' and 'Oriental Voices' at her laboratory. As Lead WP3 for Circle U., she advances academic chair programs in the European university alliance. She has held CNRS delegations and visiting fellowships at Oxford (Exeter College and Oxford Nizami Ganjavi Centre), supported by the ERC-TIDE program. Laboratories and Research Networks: She is actively involved in the Maison des Humanités – Paris (MHMA), where she co-leads thematic research groups. She co-founded the Paris Early Modern Seminar, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on early modern studies. Her work is embedded in international networks focused on travel, empire, and cross-cultural exchange.
Christine Sukic is a Professor of Early Modern English Literature at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, where she has held roles including Director of the CIRLEP research team (EA 4299) and Head of the English Department (2012–2014). Her academic journey includes an Aggregation (1990), Doctorate (1997), and HDR (2007). She specializes in 16th–17th century English literature, with a focus on heroism representation, Mannerism-Baroque aesthetics, and dramatic form. Her research explores themes like the ineffable in heroism, passions in Renaissance drama, and early modern translation studies. Her administrative leadership includes roles on the UFR-LSH Management Board (2015–present) and jury memberships for prestigious academic awards such as the SAES-AFEA research prize. She has directed over 30 academic volumes and edited key texts like George Chapman’s *Bussy D’Ambois* for the Pléiade series. Her 2025 monograph *Ineffable Bodies: Heroism on the Early Modern Stage* (Routledge) redefines tragic poetics through the lens of ineffability. Scholarly contributions span Shakespearean studies, Marlowe’s *Massacre at Paris*, and Samuel Daniel’s works. She co-founded the Paris Early Modern Seminar (2016) and serves as President of the French Shakespeare Society since 2020. Her current projects include a Baroque Noir anthology and studies on heroic bodies across early modern Europe.
Laetitia Coussement-Boillot is a Lecturer in English literature at the University of Paris Cité, specializing in Early Modern English Literature of the 16th and 17th centuries. Her research focuses on William Shakespeare, Lady Mary Wroth, and ecocriticism, with a current project on an ecocritical perspective of Shakespeare and early modern literature. Her educational background includes: Former student of the École Normale Supérieure de Fontenay Saint-Cloud Diploma in Business Studies from the London School of Economics Qualified English teacher PhD on Shakespeare's poetics: "Copia and Cornucopia: Shakespeare's Poetics of Abundance" Dr. Coussement-Boillot's research interests span: Early Modern English Literature Shakespeare Studies Ecocriticism Renaissance Theatre Pastoral Literature 17th Century Women Writers She explores the intersections of nature, gender, and literary form in 16th and 17th century England, with particular attention to authors like Lady Mary Wroth and John Webster. Her work often employs ecocritical and feminist lenses to re-examine canonical and non-canonical texts. Her recent publications reflect a deep engagement with the material and textual cultures of the Renaissance. She has written on ekphrasis in Lady Mary Wroth's Urania, forest imagery in Shakespeare adaptations, and the representation of the body in Webster's The Duchess of Malfi . Her scholarship bridges close reading with theoretical frameworks, contributing to ongoing debates in early modern studies. She has no scientific awards mentioned in the available information. Dr. Coussement-Boillot supervises master's and doctoral theses on William Shakespeare, 16th and 17th century English theatre, and pastoral literature. She has been responsible for teaching preparation for the internal English aggregation at Paris Cité University since 2019. No information is available regarding laboratories or research teams.
Javier Espejo Surós is a Lecturer in Hispanic Philology at Université Catholique de l'Ouest, specializing in Classical Spanish Theatre and the History of Mentalities and Systems of Representation. Author of critical editions on 16th-century Spanish theatre Over 50 publications including monographs and indexed journal articles Active in research programs since 2004, with participation in international conferences His research explores the intersection of theatrical representation and ideological systems in Early Modern Spain, with particular focus on women's roles in Renaissance drama, linguistic evolution of Golden Age Spanish, and political symbolism in historical plays. He has organized multiple international academic events and serves on editorial boards of key journals like Anuario Calderoniano and Edad de Oro . Recent publications (2023) reveal thematic continuity in three areas: Classical Spanish Theatre analysis, Gender Studies in Early Modern texts, and Cultural Representation Systems. His work spans critical editions, linguistic studies of Quevedo's Los Sueños , and socio-political interpretations of dramatic works. As a research team member of LIRFE , CESR (Tours), and eProMyR-Dialogyca , he contributes to digital databases and interdisciplinary projects. He evaluates academic excellence programs like USAL4EXCELLENCE COFUND and participates in doctoral thesis committees.
Guillaume WINTER is an Associate Professor of English at Université d’Artois (UFR Foreign Languages). His research focuses on Shakespearean drama, Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre, Renaissance social structures, and Shakespeare’s intersections with film and popular culture. External English Aggregation (1999) DEA in English Literature, Paris III-Sorbonne Nouvelle (2000) His scholarly work emphasizes: Shakespeare’s contemporaries and collaborative theatre Metatheatrical techniques in Renaissance drama Alcohol, disguise, and liminal spaces in Shakespeare’s works Historical morality and societal norms in 16th-17th century England His publications (2002–2014) analyze Shakespeare’s plays through: Performance studies Cinematic adaptations Lexicographic and cultural frameworks Gender and class in tavern scenes He actively mediates academic work through: Public lectures at cultural festivals Film-theatre partnerships (e.g., Royal Shakespeare Company, Théâtre du Nord) International conferences and editorial boards Teacher training programs and examination juries
Nathalie Rivère de Carles is a Lecturer at the Centre for Anglophone Studies (CAS), Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès, where she teaches Shakespearean Drama, British and American Literature (15th–21st centuries), Translation (Theater and Prose), and Theater Surtitling. Her research focuses on early modern English and European theatre, particularly the intersections between theatre, diplomacy, and cultural history in the 16th and 17th centuries. Her research interests include: Shakespearean Drama, Early Modern English Literature, Theatre and Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy, History of Theatre, Translation Studies, Theater Surtitling, Mythology in Literature, Political Identity in Early Modern Drama, and Multilingualism in Renaissance Theatre. These areas are deeply interwoven in her scholarly output, which frequently examines how theatrical performance served as a medium for diplomatic expression and political negotiation. The recent publications of Nathalie Rivère de Carles demonstrate a consistent thematic focus on the nexus of theatre and diplomacy in early modern England and Europe. Her work spans diverse forms including book chapters, journal articles, and encyclopedia entries, often analyzing Shakespearean texts through the lens of political identity, cultural exchange, and diplomatic performance. She frequently explores how mythological references, textile imagery, and linguistic strategies function as tools of power and negotiation on stage. Her editorial and collaborative work on special issues further underscores her role in shaping contemporary scholarship on Shakespeare and early modern cultural diplomacy. Selected Scientific Contributions: "Shakespeare’s Diplomacy: a European Language in Conversation with the World" (2024) "The ‘strange and dangerous Poynado’ of Georges Villiers, Duke of Buckingham" (2023) "[T]he trappings and the suits of woe": Hamlet’s Textile Imagination" (2022) "The Play as Truce: Attainable Peace in Henry V and The Winter’s Tale" (2022) "New perspectives on Anglo-Spanish diplomacy in the early modern era" (2021) She has advised and contributed to numerous collaborative academic projects, including co-editing special issues such as "Hamlet: The play’s the thing" (2024), "Territoires de Diplomatie" (2022), and "Gestures of Diplomacy" (2020). She has also organized and participated in international conferences on topics ranging from theatrical ecologies to global Shakespeare and cultural branding. Her work is primarily disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and academic publishers in France and internationally. Research Groups and Affiliations: Centre for Anglophone Studies (CAS), Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès Member of the editorial and organizational committees for several academic seminars and conferences Contributor to the HAL open-access repository, with a strong publication record in early modern literary and cultural studies
Manco Clara is a Lecturer at Paris Cité University since 2023, specializing in Literature and History of the Restoration period (1660-1700). Her academic background includes a Doctorate in English Studies from Sorbonne University (2018), École Normale Supérieure, Paris (until 2015), English Aggregation (2013), and a Master's degree in comparative literature (2012). She also worked at the University of Cambridge for five years (2013-2018). Her educational background includes: Doctorate in English Studies, Sorbonne University (2018) École Normale Supérieure, Paris (until 2015) English Aggregation (2013) Master's degree in comparative literature (2012) Dr. Clara's research focuses on theatre in its political and social dimensions during the Restoration period, with particular interest in irony, satire, the comic genre, gender issues, and the history of emotions in the long eighteenth century. She also supervises research relating to translation and adaptation in the 17th and 18th centuries, as well as comparative literature (German, Italian). Her current research projects include publishing her thesis with Manchester University Press, studying the relationship between laughter and melancholy during the eighteenth century, co-editing 'Les Règles du jeu', organizing the 'Consent, Refuse, Yield' conference, and participating in the GIS Sociabilités and DIGITENS projects. Dr. Clara's publications demonstrate expertise in analyzing theatrical representations of social structures, political memory, and cultural spaces during the Restoration period, with significant contributions to understanding Restoration comedy, gender dynamics, and the cultural significance of public spaces like coffee-houses. She actively contributes to academic networks through conferences, publications, and interdisciplinary collaborations, establishing herself as a significant voice in Restoration literature and culture studies.
Sylvaine Bataille-Brennetot is a Lecturer in the Department of English Studies at the University of Rouen Normandy, affiliated with the UFR Letters and Human Sciences. She holds a PhD in 16th and 17th century English literature (2008) and an English graduate degree (1999). As an Associate Member of the ERIAC (Interdisciplinary Research Institute on Arts, Cultures, and Societies), she contributes to research axes exploring cultural transpositions and intermediality. Her research focuses on Shakespearean legacy in contemporary media, television series adaptations, and intercultural reconfigurations of classical texts. Notable projects include studying Battlestar Galactica 's engagement with Greco-Latin antiquity and analyzing short-form serial television structures in Homecoming . She co-directs the ERIAC's research on transmedial adaptations and has organized international colloquia on topics like reflexive television narratives and global Shakespearean appropriations. Teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels, covering film studies, Shakespearean drama, translation theory, and transmedial adaptation. She co-supervised doctoral work on maternal representations in Friends and has held editorial roles for TV/Séries , a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to television studies. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges classical literature, digital culture, and contemporary media analysis.
