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Ève Morisi is a lecturer at St Hugh's College, University of Oxford, specializing in French and Francophone literature, as well as political humanities. Her research involves interface poetics and the politics of ethics across 19th to 21st-century literature. Morisi's work critically examines how literary representations of violence and resistance intersect with concepts of justice and oppression. She has a keen interest in modern French poetry and is particularly focused on the works of authors like Albert Camus, Victor Hugo, and Charles Baudelaire, exploring contemporary metropolitan Algerian Francophone literature. Her current project critiques the representation of terrorism in French and Algerian Francophone fiction, reflecting her broader commitment to social diversity and inclusion in academic access. Having taught at various prestigious institutions, including the University of St Andrews and the University of California, Morisi also engages actively in curating exhibitions and organizing discussions with contemporary authors. Her publications include edited volumes and monographs that delve into literature's engagement with state violence and ethics and address topics like the death penalty and the role of literature in societal reflection.
St Hugh's College, University of Oxford • Oxford, United Kingdom
Teaches modern and contemporary French and Francophone literature; supervises doctoral students.
University of St Andrews • St Andrews, United Kingdom
Engaged in teaching and research in French literature.
University of California • California, USA
Taught courses on French and Francophone literature.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.