Christian Benne

Christian Benne is a Professor at the Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies, University of Copenhagen, specializing in German and European literature and intellectual history. He holds dual doctorates (Dr. phil.) from Freie Universität Berlin and the University of Copenhagen, and is a Member of Academia Europaea. His research explores intersections between literature and philosophy, textual materiality, and archival practices.

Benne's recent publications include analyses of classical textual cultures, tactile reading practices, and the literary history of philosophy. He serves as General Editor of Orbis Litterarum, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue. His work spans editorial theory, Nietzschean studies, and German-Scandinavian intellectual networks.

• Member of Academia Europaea
• Konsul a.D.
• General Editor, Orbis Litterarum

His scholarly focus addresses philosophical literature, text-body relationships, and historical reader practices, reflecting a commitment to bridging philology and critical theory.