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Éric Athenot is a University Professor in the English Department at the University of Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), serving as co-manager of the TIES research group (IMAGER) and educational manager for ERASMUS exchanges. His academic career centers on American literary studies with emphasis on 19th and 20th century poetry and fiction.
His research spans American Literature, specializing in 19th Century American Poetry, Walt Whitman, and Emily Dickinson. He investigates the American Renaissance, Civil War and Arts, 20th Century American Poetry, Contemporary American Fiction (Richard Powers, Rikki Ducornet), Literature and Music, and Translation Theory. His work explores intersections between poetry and music, historical impacts of the Civil War on artistic expression, and theoretical frameworks for translating American literature.
Recent publications reveal deep engagement with Walt Whitman's legacy, including studies on free verse development, transatlantic reception (notably Laforgue's translations), and musical connections. His scholarship on Emily Dickinson examines classical allusions and religious imagery, while contemporary fiction analyses bridge theoretical and historical perspectives across American literary traditions.
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The text does not specify advisees or grants, but Athenot teaches diverse courses from undergraduate language instruction to specialized master's seminars on Walt Whitman, Civil War poetry, and the American Renaissance. His ERASMUS management role demonstrates active international academic collaboration.
He co-manages the TIES research group under IMAGER and has been a member of the Transatlantic Walt Whitman Association since 2008, highlighting sustained dedication to collaborative scholarship in American literary studies.
