Leonardo Lisi

Leonardo Lisi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Thought and Literature at Johns Hopkins University's Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on European literature and philosophy from the 18th to 20th centuries, particularly exploring the interplay between literary form and philosophical aesthetics. Lisi has authored two major books: Marginal Modernity: The Aesthetics of Dependency from Kierkegaard to Joyce (2013) and the forthcoming Modern Tragedy and the End of Worlds: Lillo, Leopardi, Ibsen (2026). His work examines themes like tragedy, modernism, German idealism, and existentialism through key figures such as Kierkegaard, Ibsen, and Strindberg.

He has published extensively on literary forms, including articles analyzing texts by Ibsen, Strindberg, and Kierkegaard. Lisi holds editorial roles at MLN and has served on academic councils for the Ibsen Society of America and MLA Scandinavian Discussion Group. His teaching includes courses on comparative literature, tragedy, and modern drama. Lisi is a recipient of several academic awards and has been a visiting scholar at numerous institutions.