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Caroline Weber is a Professor of French and Comparative Literature at Barnard College, specializing in French literature, history, and interdisciplinary studies. She holds a PhD from Yale University and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and a Visiting Associate Professor at Princeton. Her research spans the French ancien régime, Enlightenment, Revolution, and modernist themes like Proust and Surrealism. She is renowned for works such as Queen of Fashion and Proust's Duchess, blending literary analysis with cultural and historical contexts. Weber’s interdisciplinary approach incorporates fashion, politics, and semiotics.
Education:
- AB, Harvard University (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa)
- MA, MPhil, PhD, Yale University
Research Interests: Her work examines French literary and cultural history, with a focus on monarchy, fashion, and biography. She explores themes like jealousy in literature and the cultural impact of figures like Marie Antoinette. Her interdisciplinary projects combine textual analysis with visual culture and material history.
Awards & Fellowships:
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- Cullman Center Fellowship (NY Public Library)
- Chevalier, Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (French government)
Current Projects: She is completing a group biography of Victorian-era royals, due for publication in 2025–2026. Her media contributions include appearances on podcasts like Mobituaries with Mo Rocca and features in New York Times, Atlas Obscura, and HuffPost.
