A. Eyriès, Poetics of Communication - Critical Readings of the Work of Henri Meschonnic - Poetry and Poetics

French Literature Reviews - 2026

A. Eyriès, Poetics of Communication - Critical Readings of the Work of Henri Meschonnic
Poetry and Poetics

Alexandre Eyriès, Poetics of Communication — Critical Readings of the Work of Henri Meschonnic

Paris: L'Harmattan, 2019.

178 pp.

EAN 9782343172095

19.00 EUR

Publisher's Description:

In this work, Alexandre Eyriès offers a vibrant refutation by studying a discursive framework seemingly far removed from communication: the contemporary French poetry of Henri Meschonnic, which is distinguished by its formal specificities and a unique mode of interpersonal communication. He examines this poetic oeuvre through the lens of Information and Communication Sciences to reveal its resolutely communicative nature. Henri Meschonnic's poem serves as a prime vehicle for mediation and interaction between human beings and the surrounding world, demonstrating that communication is sometimes a prerequisite for communion.

Alexandre Eyriès is a lecturer and researcher in Information and Communication Sciences at the IUT of Dijon and the CIMEOS Laboratory of the University of Burgundy. Authorized to supervise research in Information and Communication Sciences, his work focuses on political communication, media cultures, and the social uses of digital technologies. He contributes to the journals Epistémè and Visual Culture (South Korea), Quaderni, Questions de communication, RFSIC, Hermès, Communication & Organisation, and Pouvoirs (France).

This study bridges literary studies and communication theory by examining how contemporary verse acts as a vehicle for human interaction. Henri Meschonnic, a prominent French poet, essayist, and translator known for his foundational work on rhythm and biblical translation, developed a distinctive formal approach. Alexandre Eyriès approaches this complex oeuvre through the framework of Information and Communication Sciences, demonstrating that poetic discourse is not isolated from societal exchange but rather offers a profound mode of relational engagement with the surrounding world.

The book will interest scholars and advanced students working at the intersection of modern poetics, semiotics, and media studies, as well as those engaged with contemporary French literary theory. By reassessing a traditionally hermetic genre through an unexpected analytical lens, the author opens new avenues for understanding how aesthetic forms participate in broader networks of mediation. Readers seeking to deepen their comprehension of Meschonnic contributions to modern thought will find this critical reading a stimulating addition to contemporary scholarly debates on language and culture.