Anthony Cordingley

Anthony Cordingley is a Lecturer in English and Translation at the University of Paris 8, Department of English-Speaking Studies (UFR LLCE-LEA). He is currently on research leave while maintaining his affiliation with the university's Doctoral School 31: Practices and Theories of Meaning and the Critical Transfers and Knowledge Dynamics research team (EA1569).

His academic background includes a PhD in English Literature from the University of Sydney, an MA in Comparative Literature from University of Paris 8, and a BA in English Literature and Philosophy from the University of Sydney, where he graduated with Honors Class I and received the University Medal. His educational path reflects a strong foundation in both Anglophone and Francophone academic traditions.

Cordingley's research focuses on 20th Century English Literature with particular emphasis on Samuel Beckett studies, translation theory, literature and philosophy, and Australian literature. His scholarly approach integrates literary analysis with philosophical inquiry, examining how Beckett's work engages with classical philosophy, linguistic theory, and translation practices. His research demonstrates a particular fascination with the intersections between language, knowledge, and ignorance in modernist literature.

His publication record reveals a consistent trajectory focused on Beckett studies, spanning multiple disciplines including literary studies, philosophy, translation theory, and linguistics. His 2013 monograph "Self-translation: Brokering Originality in Hybrid Culture" represents a significant contribution to translation studies, while his numerous journal articles demonstrate deep engagement with Beckett's philosophical dimensions, linguistic innovations, and literary influences.

Dr. Cordingley has held several administrative positions including membership on the Scientific Council of EA 1569, responsibility for the English section for Arts (CDL), and program direction for the Master MC2L alumni network. He has also served as webmaster for the Master MC2L program and the cultureXchange online journal, demonstrating his engagement with digital humanities and academic communication platforms.