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Nicholas Hammond specialises in seventeenth-century French thought, drama, and poetry. He is an author of several notable works including 'Playing Truth: Language and the Human Condition' and has edited influential texts such as the 'Cambridge Companion to Pascal'. His research interests encompass early modern cultural history, focusing on song cultures and sound studies, as well as the thought of Pascal and the playwrights of the seventeenth century, notably Racine, Corneille, and Molière. Hammond's recent publications include works on the soundscapes of early modern Paris, contributing to a broader understanding of the interplay between literature, sound, and cultural practices. He is actively involved in directing projects that examine the intersection of sound and theatre, while also welcoming inquiries from potential MPhil and PhD students who share his research interests.
Department of French, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, ENG, GB
Professor of Early Modern French Literature and Culture, specializing in seventeenth-century French thought and literature.
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