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André Benhaïm, a faculty member at Princeton University since 2001, specializes in 20th-century French prose and culture, with a focus on Francophone literature from North Africa and the Mediterranean. His research interests encompass themes of identity and representation, as well as the interplay between ethics and aesthetics. He has made significant contributions to the study of canonical literature, particularly through his scholarship on authors like Marcel Proust and Albert Camus, while also exploring contemporary works and popular culture. Benhaïm has published extensively, including works such as 'Panim. Visages de Proust' and 'Strange M. Proust'. He is involved in various academic projects, including the study of French graphic novels and their cultural implications. His recent publications investigate the presence of Proust in American visual culture. Additionally, Benhaïm has an interest in performance art and has written plays that examine philosophical themes. He regularly teaches courses on Proust and Camus, reflecting his passion for narrative structures and Mediterranean studies.
Princeton University • Princeton, NJ
Teaching graduate seminars and undergraduate courses, with a focus on 20th-century French literature and culture.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.