Julio Jensen

Julio Jensen is an Associate Professor at the Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies, University of Copenhagen, specializing in Spanish and Latin American literature. His research focuses on modernity, particularly the interplay between religion and culture.

• Education: Cand.phil. (1993, Aarhus University with Gold Medal), Ph.D. (1999, University of Copenhagen)

Research Interests: Spanish Golden Age literature, 20th-century Spanish and Latin American literature, and the concept of modernity in cultural contexts. He explores how literary works reflect philosophical and existential tensions between religious traditions and modern cultural shifts.

Recent Publications (2025-2010) examine themes like Julio Cortázar's textual reality, Juan Rulfo's symbolic landscapes, and Cervantes' foundational role in modern fiction. His work bridges literary analysis with philosophical concepts of exemplarity and reflexivity.

Scientific Awards:

• Aarhus University Gold Medal (1993)

Teaching and Activities: Offers courses on Spanish and Latin American literature. Active in academic events, including chairing the Montánchez International Literary Prize committee and hosting visits by scholars like Fernando Valverde (2025).