Donatella FERRO

Donatella FERRO is a Retired/Resigned Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies. Her academic work focuses on Spanish literature, with particular emphasis on colonial texts, literary adaptations, and cultural studies. Key research areas include analysis of medieval and Golden Age Spanish literature, postcolonial narratives, and comparative cultural studies.

Her publications explore topics such as indigenous perspectives in colonial texts (e.g., Fray Alonso de Veracruz), modern reinterpretations of classical works like El Cid and Don Quixote, and the evolution of poetic traditions. She has contributed to scholarly volumes and conferences, addressing both historical and contemporary dimensions of Hispanic literature.

Dr. FERRO's work reflects deep engagement with textual analysis, cultural memory, and interdisciplinary approaches to literary studies. Her research bridges historical contexts with modern theoretical frameworks, emphasizing Spain's literary legacy and its transnational dimensions.