Giorgio Amitrano

Giorgio Amitrano is a Professor at the University of Naples Oriental, affiliated with the Department of Asia, Africa and Mediterranean. His research focuses on Japanese literature, translation studies, and cultural history of Asia, with particular expertise in modern Japanese authors like Kawabata Yasunari and Mishima Yukio. He teaches courses such as Japanese Literature II and has organized seminars on comparative cultural studies. His recent publications include analyses of Japanese ballads, travel writing by Mishima, and critical editions of Kawabata's works. He regularly holds student office hours and actively engages in academic activities like conference presentations and course coordination.