Luca Fiorentini

Luca Fiorentini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Literature and Culture at Sapienza University of Rome, where he has been teaching since 2024. Previously, he held research positions at Sapienza University, University of Toronto, Collège de France, and Université de Paris IV-Sorbonne. His academic career spans Dante studies, Italian literature, and medieval literary criticism, with a particular focus on early Dante commentaries and reception.

Dr. Fiorentini's educational background includes:

• Doctorate in Documentary, Linguistic-Philological, and Geographical Sciences, Faculty of Letters and Philosophy, Sapienza University of Rome (2008-2011)
• Diploma from the Advanced Institute of University Studies (IUSS) of Pavia (2009)
• Master's Degree in Modern Philology from the University of Pavia (2006-2008)
• Bachelor's Degree in Philology and History from the Middle Ages to the Contemporary Age from the University of Pavia (2003-2006)

His research primarily focuses on Dante Alighieri and the reception of the Divine Comedy in medieval and Renaissance commentaries. Dr. Fiorentini examines how historical contexts, literary traditions, and philosophical frameworks shaped early interpretations of Dante's work. His scholarship explores the intersections between literature, theology, and political thought in medieval Italy, with particular attention to manuscript traditions and the circulation of ideas among mendicant orders and humanist circles. He also investigates the relationship between classical texts and medieval literature, especially regarding how ancient authors were interpreted and adapted in the Middle Ages.

Dr. Fiorentini's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Dante studies, particularly examining early commentaries on the Divine Comedy, the reception of Dante in Renaissance literature, and connections between Dante's work and classical traditions. His research shows increasing attention to manuscript studies and prosopography, analyzing specific codices and their readers. He frequently publishes in both Italian and international journals, contributing to edited volumes on Dante and medieval literature. His work bridges traditional philological approaches with contemporary theoretical frameworks, offering fresh perspectives on well-studied texts.

Among his notable recognitions:

• Premio 'Antonio Feltrinelli Giovani' per la Critica dell'arte e della poesia (2018)
• Invited Member of the Commission for the Defense of Human Rights of the Accademia nazionale dei Lincei (2024-present)
• Councilor of the Steering Committee of the Interdisciplinary Center Linceo Giovani (2023-present)

Dr. Fiorentini teaches courses on Italian Literature, including specialized courses on Dante's Inferno. His teaching approach combines close textual analysis with historical context, helping students understand the cultural and intellectual frameworks that shaped medieval Italian literature. His institutional affiliations include active participation in the Accademia nazionale dei Lincei, one of Italy's most prestigious scholarly institutions, where he contributes to discussions on human rights and interdisciplinary research. His collaborative work on the bilingual edition of Dante's Divine Comedy with Christine Ossola demonstrates his engagement with major scholarly projects that make classical texts accessible to contemporary readers.