Agnieszka Matysiak

Dr. Agnieszka Matysiak is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS), Lublin, Poland. She holds a PhD and focuses on interdisciplinary research in literary studies, particularly drama and theatre.

• Current academic position: Associate Professor (Adiunkt)
• Affiliation: UMCS, Poland
• Department: Applied Linguistics
• Research focus: Literary analysis, theatrical representation, and historical-cultural contexts

Research Interests

• Baroque and Neobaroque literature
• Melancholy in literary and theatrical traditions
• American theatre and drama (e.g., Sam Shepard's works)
• Literary translation processes
• Representation of family and identity in drama

Publications & Trends
Her research output includes a 2024/2025 focus on drama, family dynamics, and representation in Sam Shepard's works, alongside explorations of Neobaroque aesthetics and literary translation practices. While her publication count is currently limited to documented entries in institutional repositories, her work intersects literary theory, cultural studies, and comparative drama analysis.

Contact & Collaboration
Email: agnieszka.matysiak@mail.umcs.pl. Appointments for consultations during the 2024/2025 academic year require prior email coordination. She is associated with UMCS's academic networks and maintains an ORCID ID (0000-0003-0134-7690) for research visibility.