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 and president of ESLSEA, dives into the transformative concept of liminal realism, blending ecology with poetic expression. She discusses how the pandemic rekindled our connection to nature, revealing the power of storytelling in ecopoetics. The conversation explores the sensory relationships in literature, emphasizing the role of sound and art in environmental awareness. Meillon critiques modern education's dismissal of sensory intelligence, advocating for a more inclusive understanding of our interconnectedness with the earth.
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.
