Festschrift Honouring René Gallet

I consider myself extremely lucky to have worked with René Gallet whom I met for the first time in May 2001 when I was appointed to the English Studies Department at Caen University. Our research specialities are different and I was not aware of René’s remarkable career before my arrival in Caen. I was soon to discover someone particularly special – special because of his immense knowledge and erudition, special because of his illuminating presence amongst his students and colleagues and special because of his modesty, generosity and rare kindness. René Gallet is exceptional, not only because of his most inspiring courses but also because of his human qualities...