Dr. Michel Pierssens

Biography

Michel Pierssens is an esteemed professor emeritus at the Université de Montréal, where he has been instrumental in contributing to the fields of literature and knowledge. His academic journey began in the United States, where he founded the journal SubStance in 1970, focusing on issues of literary theory. Over the years, he has served on various editorial boards and has been a co-director of Histoires littéraires. Pierssens' research interests include the intersections of literature, sciences, and para-sciences, particularly in the context of women's writing in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He has organized numerous international conferences and led research programs investigating the dynamics of literary creation and knowledge. Pierssens has published extensively on French literature from the 19th and 20th centuries, and his recent work explores scientific poetry and the literary life at the turn of the century in France and Quebec. His commitment to academia is reflected in his continuous mentorship and supervision of graduate students, guiding numerous theses that delve into complex literary themes.

Research Interests