Suzanne Fournier

Suzanne Fournier is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Providence University, specializing in American Literature. She holds a Ph.D. in American Literature from the University of Notre Dame (1983) and serves as a faculty member with research affiliations at the Ruane Center for the Humanities.

• Education: Ph.D. in American Literature from University of Notre Dame (1983)

Research Interests: Fournier's work focuses on 20th-century American fiction, particularly Southern Gothic traditions and religious themes in literature. Her recent projects include critical analysis of Flannery O'Connor's essays.

Publications: One notable publication, Sally Fitzgerald on Flannery O'Connor: Selected Essays (2015), aligns with her expertise in literary criticism and women's contributions to American literature.

Grants: Received funding from the Committee on Aid to Faculty Research (2014–2015) for her work on Flannery O'Connor's literary legacy.