Bénédicte Meillon

Professeure des Universités at the Université d'Angers and the current president of ESLSE, the European Association for the Study of Literature, Culture, and the Environment. Author of Ecopoetics of Reenchantment: Liminal Realism and Poetic Echoes of the Earth.

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Sep 5, 2025 • 54min

Bénédicte Meillon, "Ecopoetics of Reenchantment: Liminal Realism and Poetic Echoes of the Earth" (Bloomsbury, 2022)

Bénédicte Meillon, a professor at Université d'Angers and president of ESLSE, shares her insights on ecopoetics in her book. She explains 'reenchantment' as a way to reconnect with nature through poetry, emphasizing the power of soundscapes and the transformative impact of literature during the pandemic. Meillon introduces 'liminal realism,' blending human and non-human perspectives to foster empathy and awareness. She also discusses her multimedia project 'Dancing Bodies of Water,' highlighting art's role in environmental engagement.

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