Joyce BORO

Joyce BORO is a Full Professor in the Department of World Literatures and Languages at Université de Montréal, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in Renaissance and medieval literature, with a focus on Anglo-Spanish cultural relations and dramatic adaptations of Shakespeare. Her current projects include the digital humanities initiative Shakespeare au/in Québec, an open-access anthology and database of Québécois Shakespeare adaptations, and research on early modern England’s reception of Spanish literature.

Education:
- D.Phil. (2002), University of Oxford
- M.Phil. (1998), University of Oxford
- BA (1996), McGill University

Research Interests: Boro’s work bridges literary history, translation studies, and digital humanities. She explores how cross-cultural exchanges—particularly between England and Spain—shaped early modern literature. Her Castell of Love and Mirror of Princely Deeds critical editions highlight medieval-to-Renaissance literary evolution. Recent projects emphasize digital platforms for scholarly editions, reflecting her commitment to open-access scholarship.

Publications: Her articles analyze topics like maternity in Fletcher’s plays, Cervantes’ influence in England, and multilingual romance pedagogy. Key works include Castell of Love (2007) and Mirror of Princely Deeds (2014).

Awards: Fellowships from SSHRC, FQRSC, and prestigious institutions like the Folger Shakespeare Library and Harry Ransom Center.

Grants & Projects: Leads major grants like the CRSH-funded Nouvelles perspectives pour les éditions critiques and co-leads the interdisciplinary CRIHN network. Her projects often involve digital tools for humanities research.

Students: Supervised over 20 graduate theses, including studies on Shakespeare’s global adaptations and gender in early modern drama.

Lab/Team: Part of the Centre de recherche interuniversitaire sur les humanités numériques (CRIHN), fostering collaborative digital humanities research.