Estelle Doudet

Estelle Doudet is a Full Professor of 14th–16th Century Literature in the French Section of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Lausanne, a position she has held since August 1, 2018. She is a distinguished scholar in medieval and early modern French literature and theatre history, with a strong international research profile.

• Full Professor, University of Lausanne (2018–present)
• Professor of Medieval French Language and Literature, Grenoble
• Previously taught at Paris-Sorbonne and Lille

Her research interests span medieval and Renaissance French literature, with a focus on theatre, political discourse, satire, and media archaeology. She explores how public discourse circulated in multilingual regions such as the Southern Netherlands and Switzerland, and investigates the status of authors and the performative dimensions of texts. Her work bridges literary studies, cultural history, and media theory.

The recent publications and reviews associated with her name reflect a deep engagement with the dynamics of medieval and early modern textual practices, theatricality, and cultural transmission. Key themes include the construction of theatre, rhetorical performance, poetic collections, and the afterlife of medieval texts in later centuries. Her scholarship often centers on figures like Villon, Jean de Meun, and Pierre Gringore, and on genres such as moralities, polemics, and allegorical theatre.

Her scientific recognition includes membership in the Institut universitaire de France.

• Member, Institut universitaire de France

She coordinates international research teams on civic communication in early modern Europe and has been involved in interdisciplinary projects linking literature, performance, and media archaeology. She has also contributed to editorial and critical work on major scholarly volumes and regularly publishes reviews on significant works in her field. Her academic leadership includes heading departments and fostering collaborative research initiatives.

Estelle Doudet leads and participates in international research networks focused on early modern civic communication and media practices. Her work in media archaeology and digital reconstructions of ephemeral theatre demonstrates her innovative approach to historical performance studies.