Cynthia Sadler

Cynthia Sadler is a Researcher at the Department of History, European University Institute (cohort 2021), specializing in queer history, gender and sexuality, and cultural history of 18th-19th century France. Her work examines figurations of alterity through interdisciplinary approaches combining historical analysis with theatre studies and emotional history.

Research focuses include:

• Queer history in 18th century Paris
• Women's history and cultural production
• History of theatre in transnational contexts
• Material culture and political objects