Stefano Jossa

Stefano Jossa is a Full Professor in the Department of Humanities at the Università degli Studi di Palermo (UNIPA), specializing in Italian literature. His research focuses on the intersections of Renaissance and medieval texts, with particular emphasis on Dante, Ariosto, and cultural constructions of Italian identity. Office hours are held Tuesdays from 11:00 to 13:00 at Building 12, 5th floor.

Key research areas include:

• Dante-Pinocchio interplay in pedagogical contexts
• Political and historical dimensions of Orlando Furioso
• Collective memory and national identity in Italian literature
• Religious and philosophical themes in Renaissance works
• Intertextuality and cultural reception

Jossa's recent publications examine literary heroism, historical reinterpretation, and the sociopolitical implications of Italian classics. His work bridges literary analysis with broader cultural studies.