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Dr Jonathan Carson is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the School of Modern Languages, University of St Andrews. His work focuses on 17th-century French literature, particularly the works of Paul Scarron, the evolution of theatre, and the development of the novel in France. He specializes in textual editing and has produced groundbreaking scholarly editions of Scarron's plays. His research also explores broader theatrical themes from the 17th century to the Romantic period.
Carson’s publications include critical editions of Scarron’s complete theatre works (2013), analyses of prison motifs in French tragedy, and studies on historical rewriting in plays like La Mort de l’empereur Commode. His work emphasizes forensic bibliography, textual authenticity, and the interplay between source texts and adaptations. He frequently publishes in peer-reviewed journals such as Papers on French Seventeenth Century Literature and Seventeenth-Century French Studies.
His research demonstrates a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, bridging historical analysis, textual criticism, and genre studies. While no awards are explicitly listed, his contributions to French literary scholarship are recognized through sustained academic output and editorial rigor. Carson’s advising and grant activities are not detailed in the provided text.
His expertise extends to teaching French literature and theatre, reflecting his dual role as a researcher and educator within the School of Modern Languages.
