David R. George Jr.

David R. George Jr. is a Senior Lecturer in Hispanic Studies at Bates College, where he has taught since 2000. His instructional portfolio includes courses on Spanish literature and film, Iberian integration in Europe, Hispano-Asian connections, and all levels of Spanish language. His research program centers on 19th and 20th-century Spanish literary and cultural studies with a focus on cross-cultural exchanges.

Dr. George's scholarly interests span:

• Cultural representations in Spanish television and historical dramas
• Transnational influences between Spain and Asia
• Literary adaptations and travel narratives
• Japanese cultural impact on Iberian society

He has authored over 30 publications including co-authored volumes on Spanish media and critical editions of Spanish literary works.

As Editor of Anales Galdosianos, he oversees scholarly contributions on 19th-century Spanish realist Benito Pérez Galdós and serves on the executive board of the Asociación Internacional de Galdosistas.