Paul Castro

Dr. Paul Castro is a Lecturer in Hispanic Studies at the University of Glasgow, specializing in contemporary literature, film, and photography from across the Portuguese-speaking world. His research focuses on the representation of urban space and everyday life, postcolonial cultural production from Asia and Africa in comparative perspective, and genres such as the photobook and the short story.

Dr. Castro's scholarly work centers on Portuguese-language literature from former colonies, with particular emphasis on Goan literature. His research explores the intersections between literature, history, and cultural identity in postcolonial contexts. He has made significant contributions to understanding how urban spaces are represented in literary works, particularly during periods of colonial transition. His expertise extends to visual culture, where he examines the relationship between photography and literary expression in Portuguese-speaking contexts.

Dr. Castro's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on Goan literature in Portuguese, with particular attention to writers such as Epitácio Pais, Maria Elsa da Rocha, and José da Silva Coelho. His work spans literary criticism, translation, and editorial projects, showing his multifaceted engagement with Lusophone literary cultures. He has published extensively on short story collections, examining their formal structures and thematic concerns within postcolonial contexts.

As an active scholar, Dr. Castro has served as guest editor for special journal issues and has contributed to numerous edited collections. His work bridges literary studies, cultural studies, and postcolonial theory, creating interdisciplinary connections that enrich our understanding of Portuguese-language literature beyond national boundaries.