André Benhaïm

André Benhaïm is a Professor of French & Italian and Director of Graduate Studies at Princeton University. He holds a Maîtrise from Université de Paris-7, a Diplôme d’Etudes Avancées from Université de Lille-3, and a Ph.D. from Emory University. His research focuses on 20th-century French prose, Francophone Mediterranean literature, and the intersection of canonical works (Proust, Camus) with popular culture. He co-leads the international 'Animots' research team studying animality in literature and authored seminal works like Panim and Après Ulysse.

• Teaching: Graduate seminars on Proust, Camus, Mediterranean studies; undergraduate courses include 'Visions of Paris' and 'Tales of Hospitality.'
• Recent Projects: Essay on Proust's influence in American visual culture, creative play Sans Vincent, and co-edited volume 1913: The Year of French Modernism.

His creative works include short stories like 'Les Juifs du cosmos' and collaborative plays with Aymeric Glacet. Benhaïm's work bridges literary analysis with cultural critique, emphasizing ethical dimensions in Mediterranean narratives.