George Talbot

Professor George Talbot serves as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research & Knowledge Exchange at Edge Hill University since 2010, previously holding roles as Dean of Arts & Social Sciences and Professor of Italian at the University of Hull. His academic qualifications include a BA and PhD (details unspecified). Research focuses on Italian literature, fascism-era cultural politics, Dante reception, and intellectual history. Notable works include studies on Eugenio Montale, Henry Furst's academic exile, and transnational literary exchanges. He chairs the UUK PVC/DVC Research & Innovation Policy Network. Editorial contributions include anthologies of Italian short stories and critical editions of historical texts. Active in Dante studies, censorship analysis, and interdisciplinary projects combining music and poetry.