Odile Dussud

Odile Dussud is a Professor in the Department of French Literature at Waseda University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research bridges European literature and Japanese cultural reception, with a focus on 17th-18th century French works, classical antiquity, and postcolonial humanities.

• Specializes in French classical theater (Molière, Racine) and its Japanese adaptations
• Explores Fénelon's philosophical and literary influence across disciplines
• Investigates intersections of economic metaphors and emotional dynamics in drama
• Contributes to understanding disaster narratives in early modern French media

Her recent publications analyze Marivaux's plays in Japan, Molière's timeless satire, and intertextual relationships between Fénelon and classical authors. She teaches courses ranging from French composition to graduate-level seminars on French literature and translation.