Laurence Giavarini

Laurence Giavarini is a Lecturer in 17th century French literature at the University of Burgundy, where she has been teaching since 1998. She is a member of the LIR3S research center (UMR 3507) and an associate member of the Grihl (Groupe de Recherche Interdisciplinaire sur l'Histoire du Littéraire), where she co-hosts the "Writings of the Past. Literature and History: Methods, Theories, Fields" seminar. Her academic career includes serving as an elected member of section 35 of the CNRS National Committee from 2009-2016 and obtaining her Accreditation to Direct Research (HDR) from the University of Paris III in 2017.

Her educational background includes:

• Doctorate in French literature from the University of Paris VII (1997)
• Aggregation of Modern Literature (1987)
• ENS of Fontenay-aux-Roses (1984-1988)

Giavarini's research focuses on the intersection of literature, history, and politics in 17th and 18th century France. Her work particularly examines pastoral literature, libertinism, literary exemplarity, and the relationship between writing and political action. She has made significant contributions to understanding how literary texts function as historical documents and political interventions. Her research often explores questions of authorship, group writing practices, and the historical contexts that shape literary production.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on 17th century French literature with particular attention to political dimensions of literary works. Her scholarship demonstrates a sophisticated approach to understanding how literature functions as both historical record and political action. She has made notable contributions to studies of pastoral literature, libertinism, and the relationship between literary texts and historical events. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges literary studies and historical methodology, creating connections that enrich both fields.

Giavarini has been actively involved in academic governance and advocacy:

• Co-creator and administrator of the "Sauvons l'Université!" website (2007-2011, 2017-2021)
• Spokesperson for "Sauvons l'Université!" (2007-2010)
• Member of the Board of Directors of "Sauvons l'Université!" (2007-2015)
• Member of RogueESR collective since January 2021

As an educator, Giavarini works closely with Master's students, helping them develop research topics based on their interests, providing bibliographic assistance, and offering regular supervision throughout the academic year. Her approach emphasizes collaboration between student and instructor in defining research directions.

Giavarini is actively involved in the Grihl research group, co-organizing its weekly seminar at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences. She has contributed to numerous collaborative publications and critical editions of 17th century texts, particularly focusing on Honoré d'Urfé's "L'Astrée" and Charles Sorel's "La Bibliothèque française."