Dr. Susannah Wilson

Biography

Susannah Wilson is a Reader in French Studies at the University of Warwick, specializing in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century French history, culture, and literature. She has a keen interest in medical cultural history, women's life writing, and the intersections of sex, gender, pathology, and criminality. Her forthcoming book, 'Quiet Murder: Maternity, Affliction, Violence in Late Nineteenth-Century France,' explores the complexities of psychology, motherhood, and societal taboos surrounding female violence. She has published significant works, including 'Voices from the Asylum: Four French Women Writers, 1850-1920' and edited collections that address the historical narratives of psychoactive substances in culture. A recipient of the Leverhulme Research Fellowship, she has focused on the cultural history of morphine in France and contributed to various academic journals. Wilson is an active member of the editorial board for the journal *Modern and Contemporary France* and serves as a trustee for the Society of Dix-Neuviémistes. She is dedicated to engaging with broader audiences through her research and public engagement initiatives.

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