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Patrick Hersant is a Lecturer (HDR) at the University of Paris 8, specializing in English literature and translation studies. He is affiliated with the 'Contemporary Textualities' axis at Paris 8, the 'Multilingualism, Translation, Creation' team at ITEM (ENS-CNRS), and is a member of the Association of Literary Translators of France (ATLF) and the French Society of Translation Studies (SOFT). His research focuses on translation practices, including translators' drafts, author-translator collaborations, and genetic approaches to translation. He teaches courses on modern and contemporary English literature and translation studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels, alongside professional training programs.
Education and Teaching: Hersant instructs at the University of Paris 8 and ENS, leading the 'Genetics of Translations' seminar at ITEM. He has supervised numerous M1 and M2 dissertations in English poetry and translation studies. His professional development includes training programs at Yale University and the University of Geneva.
Research Interests: Hersant’s work centers on the archives of translators, including manuscripts, correspondence, and collaborative processes. He explores how translation shapes literary and cultural exchanges, with a focus on modern and contemporary English poetry. His publications emphasize the materiality of translation—such as drafts, revisions, and prefaces—to uncover the hidden labor and creativity behind literary translations.
Recent Articles and Projects: His recent works include Portrait d’une traductrice: Ludmila Savitzky (2024) and Genetic Approaches to Translation, analyzing translators’ manuscripts and collaborative dynamics. He frequently publishes in journals like TTR and Palimpsestes, focusing on topics like authorial influence and revision processes in literary translation.
Awards and Grants: While no specific awards are listed, his sustained scholarly output and leadership in translation studies reflect significant academic recognition.
