Nicole Masson is a French author specializing in French literature and popular traditions. A graduate of the École Normale Supérieure and holder of the agrégation in literature, she earned a doctorate in French literature from the University of Paris-Sorbonne. After an academic career, notably as a professor of 18th-century literature at the University of Poitiers, she turned to publishing and writing. She is recognized for her works on the cultural and magical uses of plants, games, and traditions, and has contributed to popular collections such as those dedicated to small volumes on spiritual and historical themes.
In addition to her academic activities, she founded the company Prose in 2011, where she develops projects around board games and fine books on French culture.
