Sophie ALBERT

Sophie ALBERT is a Lecturer in French and Comparative Literature at Sorbonne Université, specializing in medieval texts and their intersections with gender, cultural heritage, and religious hybridization. She co-pilots the Philomel interdisciplinary network on gender studies and is currently on detachment at the Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies (2024-2025).

• Specializes in medieval literature, focusing on hagiographical and courtly texts.
• Researches gender norms, transgressions, and queer reinterpretations in medieval narratives.
• Examines Spanish cultural heritage, including the Misteri d'Elx and Leon/Valencia Grail legends.

Her methodological approach combines philology, cultural anthropology, and discourse analysis. She also integrates teaching with societal engagement through writing workshops and interdisciplinary bridges.

• Recipient of the Marcel Bataillon Program laureate distinction.