William Marx

William Marx is a Professor of Comparative Literature at the Collège de France (2019–present), where he explores the transhistorical and transcultural evolution of aesthetic systems and the status of literature. Previously, he held academic positions at Université Paris Nanterre (2009–2019), Université d'Orléans, Université Paris 8, and Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3. His scholarship spans comparative literature, cultural studies, gender studies, and textual criticism, with a focus on French, European, ancient, and Asian literatures.

• Education: École normale supérieure (1986), Agrégation in Classics (1989), Doctorat ès lettres (summa cum laude, Paris-Sorbonne University), Habilitation à diriger des recherches (Paris 8 University, 2005)

His research examines Greek tragedy, Japanese Noh, medieval/Renaissance humanism, European modernism, and contemporary literature. He has authored eight monographs, including La Haine de la littérature (2015), and contributed to 104 scientific articles/book chapters. His accolades include the Malcolm Bowie Memorial Lecture (2022) and the Montyon Prize (2010).

• Scientific Awards
  • Malcolm Bowie Memorial Lecture (2022)
  • Montyon Prize (2010)
  • Ernst Robert Curtius Professorship (2022)