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Elisabeth Leijnse is a Professor in the Department of Netherlandic Studies at the University of Namur, where she works at the Namur Institute of Language, Text and Transmediality. Her research focuses on Dutch literature from 1800–1940, with specific emphasis on biography writing, women's emancipation history, and the intersection of literature with social movements.
- Doctorate in Language and Literature from Université de Liège
- Pioneer in archival research for forgotten women's narratives
- Leading scholar on Maurice Maeterlinck's symbolism
Her work combines literary theory with historical analysis, particularly examining the Flemish-Walloon linguistic divide and postcolonial Dutch literature. Key projects include the Militant Ladies biography of Cécile and Elsa de Jong van Beek en Donk, and critical studies on Laurence Alma Tadema's artistic-literary connections.
Notable awards include:
- Erik Hazelhoff Biography Prize 2016
- Libris History Prize 2016
- ECI Literature Prize Longlist (2016)
Elisabeth's research output spans encyclopedia entries, peer-reviewed journal articles, and monographs, with recent works addressing regional identity dynamics in Belgium. She actively participates in academic events, including the 2023 'Adoptie in het fin de siècle' colloquium at the Royal Flemish Academy.
