Mieke Koenen

Dr. Mieke Koenen is an Assistant Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, specializing in Dutch literature, cultural history, and classical antiquity. Her research focuses on 20th-century Dutch writers, particularly Ida Gerhardt, exploring themes of biographical studies, literary receptions, and women's writing. She teaches courses on classical myths, literary receptions, and modern poetry.

• Current courses include 'Receptions of Classical Antiquity in Modern Poetry' and 'Classical Myths and Biblical Stories.'
• Published 17 research outputs, including a peer-reviewed biography of Ida Gerhardt and articles analyzing her literary works.
• Active in academic engagement through lectures on biographical research and media appearances discussing her work.

Her research bridges historical and contemporary literary analysis, emphasizing the interplay between authorship, cultural memory, and literary themes.