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Elizabeth McCracken is a Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin, where she teaches creative writing courses including Advanced Fiction Workshop (CRW 355F), Literature for Writers (E 380F), and Fiction Writing (CRW 325F). She also teaches in the low residency MFA program at Bennington College. McCracken received her M.F.A. from the University of Iowa in 1990. Her academic career has been distinguished by numerous grants and fellowships from prestigious organizations including the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Her creative interests focus on Creative Writing , particularly Fiction , Short Stories , and Autobiographical Writing . McCracken's work explores complex human relationships, grief, memory, and the transformative power of storytelling. Her writing is characterized by its emotional depth, wit, keen observation of human nature, and ability to blend the comic with the heartbreaking. McCracken's publications have established her as a significant voice in contemporary American literature. Her work has been widely recognized for its originality and emotional resonance, appearing in prestigious collections such as The Best American Short Stories, The Pushcart Prize, and The O. Henry Prize Stories. Winner of The Story Prize for Thunderstruck & Other Stories (2015) Finalist for the National Book Award for The Giant's House (1996) Named one of the 20 Best Young American Novelists by Granta Recipient of grants from the Guggenheim Foundation, NEA, American Academy in Berlin, and other prestigious organizations As an educator, McCracken has mentored numerous writing students through her positions at the University of Texas and Bennington College. Her teaching emphasizes both technical craft and emotional authenticity, encouraging students to find their unique voices while developing strong writing techniques. Her 2023 novel The Hero of This Book has been named a Top Ten Best Book of the Year by Time and People magazines, further cementing her reputation as one of America's finest contemporary writers.

• Creative Writing
• Fiction
• Short Stories
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Daniel Medin serves as Professor at The American University of Paris within the Department of Comparative Literature and English History and Politics, joining the faculty in January 2010 after teaching positions at Stanford University, Washington University in St. Louis, and Free University Berlin. His academic credentials include: PhD, Washington University in St. Louis MA, Washington University in St. Louis BA, University of Connecticut Professor Medin's research centers on contemporary international fiction and the global reception of Franz Kafka , with significant contributions to Central European literary studies. His scholarly focus extends to autobiographical writing , editorial practices for translated fiction , and small prose forms , consistently examining cross-cultural literary exchange through interdisciplinary lenses that bridge literature, history, and translation theory. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a pronounced trajectory toward edited volumes spotlighting global literary voices across European, Asian, and Latin American traditions. His work demonstrates sustained engagement with translation as cultural mediation and Kafka's enduring legacy in contemporary writing, frequently connecting literary analysis with musical composition through collaborations with composers and musicians. His distinguished recognition includes: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship As director of the Center for Writers and Translators and editor of the Cahiers Series, Professor Medin cultivates transnational literary networks through institutional leadership rather than traditional grant-funded research. His extensive involvement with literary prizes—including the International Booker Prize and European Union Prize for Literature—complements his editorial work at publications like Music & Literature and Schreibheft. He actively shapes contemporary discourse through the Center for Writers and Translators, organizing events that connect authors, translators, and scholars across linguistic boundaries. His recent festival appearances at Cheltenham, Bergen, and Dublin highlight ongoing commitment to examining Kafka's relevance and fostering dialogue about global literary trends.

• Contemporary International Fiction
• Franz Kafka Studies
• Central European History and Literature
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Dr. Kaye Mitchell is a Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Literature within the Department of English and American Studies at the University of Manchester. She serves as Co-Director of the Centre for New Writing and is affiliated with the Centre for the Study of Sexuality and Culture. Her academic career spans over fifteen years at Manchester, following previous teaching at the University of Westminster. Her educational background includes a BA in English Literature from Queen Mary University of London, an MA in Philosophy from Birkbeck, and a PhD from Birkbeck completed in 2004. She has held visiting positions including a Visiting Scholar at NYU in 2011 and an 18-month Humboldt Experienced Research Fellowship in Berlin from 2014-2015. Dr. Mitchell's research focuses on contemporary literature with particular emphasis on gender and sexuality studies, literary theory, and experimental writing by women. Her work explores the relationships between form, meaning, and gender/sexual identity and representation. She has published extensively on topics including literary intention, women's experimental writing, and the politics and poetics of shame in contemporary literature. She is currently working on a monograph titled Gendered Experiments which analyzes gender ramifications of literary experiment through strategies of appropriation, constraint, and excess. Her research output shows a consistent trajectory toward increasingly specialized work on women's writing, gender, and experimental literary forms. The publications demonstrate interdisciplinary connections between literary studies, gender theory, and affect studies, with particular attention to how negative affects like shame operate within contemporary literary texts. Humboldt Experienced Research Fellowship (2014-2015) Co-Editor of Contemporary Women's Writing (OUP journal) Member of editorial boards for Open Gender Journal and C21 Dr. Mitchell actively supervises PhD students working on diverse topics spanning gender studies, contemporary literature, and experimental writing. Her external engagement includes talks at major festivals and events including Ladyfest Manchester, Queer Up North, Homotopia, and the Manchester Literature Festival. She also participates in the annual Sexuality Summer School through her affiliation with the Centre for the Study of Sexuality and Culture.

• Contemporary Literature
• Gender Studies
• Sexuality Studies
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Bran Nicol is a Professor of English Literature and University Co-Lead for Research Culture: People and Environment at the University of Surrey. He has led departments including the School of Literature and Languages (2016–2022) and served as Interim Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Arts and Social Sciences (2022–2023). Previously, he directed the Centre for Studies in Literature at the University of Portsmouth. Education: PhD in English Literature, Lancaster University (1995) MA in English and Contemporary European Studies, University of Dundee (1990) Research Interests: Modern/contemporary British and American fiction, postmodernism, crime culture, autofiction, and the impact of AI on literature. Current projects include a biography of Jean Baudrillard and a volume on post-postmodernism. Teaching: Modules on postmodernism, literary theory, and science fiction. Supervises PhD students in areas like contemporary fiction and cultural studies. Grants/Advising: Part of the Techne AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership. Active in mentoring across 10 universities in Southeast England. Awards: No specific prizes mentioned, but recognized for scholarly contributions to postmodern literature.

• Modern and Contemporary British Fiction
• Postmodernism
• Literary Theory
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Gustavo Faverón Patriau is Professor and Chair of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Bowdoin College, with affiliations in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies and Hispanic Studies. He holds a PhD from Cornell University and has held visiting positions at Stanford University, Middlebury College, and Universidad Cayetano Heredia. His academic work centers on Latin American contemporary literature and political history, with a focus on the limits of visual and linguistic representation, the portrayal of mental illness in narrative, and the writings of Jorge Luis Borges. His research spans literary theory, cultural criticism, and journalistic inquiry, often bridging scholarly and public intellectual spheres. His recent publications reveal a consistent engagement with themes of abjection, memory, trauma, and the philosophical dimensions of narrative. He frequently analyzes canonical and marginal texts through interdisciplinary lenses, drawing on philosophy, visual culture, and historiography. His scholarship often intersects with his creative work, which includes novels and editorial projects that explore similar intellectual terrain. Among his scientific awards and recognitions are being a finalist for the III Vargas Llosa Biennial Novel Prize, receiving accolades from Letras Corsarias and Rockdelux, and being recognized by the Spanish newspaper ABC for his blog Puente Aéreo as one of the most influential in the Hispanic world. He has served on the board of Diacritics , directed literary journals such as Dissidences , La Vaca Multicolor , Somos , and Visto & Bueno , and co-edited major volumes like Bolaño salvaje and Toda la sangre . He regularly presents at international literary festivals and academic conferences, and has conducted numerous interviews and media appearances across Latin America and Europe. His creative and scholarly work has been translated into ten languages, underscoring his transnational impact. He continues to publish prolifically in both academic and literary venues, maintaining a dynamic presence in contemporary Hispanic intellectual life.

• Latin American Literature
• Contemporary Literature
• Political History
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Barry Sheils is Professor in the Department of English Studies at Durham University, specializing in modern and contemporary literature with intersecting interests in affect theory, ecological thinking, and psychoanalysis. His research particularly examines W.B. Yeats, Irish modernism, and transnational poetics. Prior to joining Durham in 2016, he held fellowships at University College Dublin (Irish Research Council) and Warwick University's Institute of Advanced Study, following lectureships at Swansea University. He earned his doctorate from Warwick University and BA from Trinity College Dublin. Sheils' research explores: The interaction of literary style with ecological consciousness and meteorological themes Affective dimensions of modern writing, especially shame and anxiety Transnational exchanges in modernist literature Psychoanalytic approaches to cultural production Contemporary reformulations of modernist legacies in digital culture His publications demonstrate sustained engagement with environmental humanities, Irish studies, and aesthetic theory, frequently employing interdisciplinary frameworks connecting literary analysis with cultural history and philosophy. Honors include: Irish Research Council Fellowship Early Career Fellowship, Warwick Institute of Advanced Study Keynote at Swedish National Forum for English Studies (2017) He currently supervises four doctoral students researching modern literature and serves as Associate Director of Durham's Centre for Culture and Ecology. As Chair of the Undergraduate Board of Examiners since 2019, he oversees modules on post-war fiction, Yeats, literary psychoanalysis, and shame studies.

• Modern Literature
• Irish Modernism
• Psychoanalysis
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Carole-Anne Sweeney is a Professor of Modern Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London, specialising in gender, feminism, race, modernism, and contemporary women's writing. Her work bridges literary analysis with socio-political contexts, focusing on anti-colonial responses to cultural modernism and post-war British experimental fiction. She holds a DPhil from the University of Sussex (2001) and an MA from Simon Fraser University (1992). Research Interests : Sweeney explores themes of gender, race, and feminism in literature, with particular attention to mid-20th century experimental works by women like Anna Kavan, Brigid Brophy, and Christine Brooke-Rose. She also examines neoliberalism and anti-feminism in contemporary fiction, including the works of Michel Houellebecq. Teaching : She convenes modules on modern and contemporary literature, feminist criticism, and creative writing. Her courses emphasize cutting-edge, research-led content addressing Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and queer homemaking. Publications : Her monographs include Vagabond Fictions (2020) and Michel Houellebecq and the Literature of Despair (2013). Recent articles analyze Anna Kavan’s mid-century writing and Christine Brooke-Rose’s Life, End Of . Advocacy : Sweeney runs a Feminist Reading Group, fostering inclusive discussions on gender, sexuality, and critical theory. She supervises PhDs on topics like queer modernisms and feminist life-writing.

• Gender Studies
• Feminist Theory
• Modernism
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Prof. Dr. Jürgen Daiber is a full professor of Modern German Literary Studies at the Institute of German Studies , University of Regensburg, since 2003/04. His academic career includes a C4 professorship substitute at the University of Trier (2001-2003) and prior research assistantship at Trier (1995-2001). He holds a doctorate (1994) and habilitation (2001) from the University of Trier. Research Focus : Reception of scientific theories in literature (Enlightenment to contemporary), Literature and New Media, Interdisciplinary Romanticism studies Current Projects : DFG Project 'Knowledge + Meaning in Literature', Bavarian Academy of Writing Scientific Contributions : Authored 6 monographs including Kafka und der Lärm (2015) and Das uralte Menschheitsverlangen (2024), with particular emphasis on noise phenomena in early modernism, self-experimentation in Romanticism, and text-image relations. Co-editor of Regensburger Beiträge zur deutschen Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft and Aurora: Eichendorff Society Yearbook . Awards : Oskar Seidlin Prize (2002), Pegasus98 Online Literature Prize (DIE ZEIT/IBM/ARD), Trierer Literaturplakat Award (1990) Leadership Roles : Director of University Regensburg's Writing Workshop, Coordinator of DAAD exchange with Katowice (2001-2003), Master's program module coordinator for Literature and New Media His work bridges literary theory with scientific epistemology, exploring intersections between Romantic self-experimentation and digital hyperfiction through both traditional monographs and digital projects like Der Trost der Bilder .

• Reception of Scientific Theories in Literature
• Literature and New Media
• Literary Theory
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Hywel Dix is Professor in English at Bournemouth University, Faculty of Media and Communication, where he teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including BA English, BA Communication and Media, MA Creative Writing, and supervises doctoral research in English, Creative Writing, and History. He plays a significant leadership role in academic quality assurance as a leading member of the Quality Assurance and Enhancement Group (QAEG), chairing programme reviews across all faculties. He is also the Faculty Lead for TeachBU, supporting staff in achieving Fellowship of AdvanceHE. PhD in English, University of Glamorgan, 2006 MA in Literatures of Conflict, University of York, 2003 BA (Hons) in English, University of Cambridge, 2001 Hywel Dix’s research centers on autofiction, life writing, cultural memory, and the intersection of literature with social and political change . He is a leading international scholar in autofiction, particularly through his edited collection Autofiction in English (2018) and monograph The Late-Career Novelist (2017), which applies Career Construction Theory to literary careers. His recent work explores cultural identity in post-Brexit Britain, as seen in Compatriots or Competitors? (2022) and Autofiction and Cultural Memory (2023). He also investigates the therapeutic potential of creative writing for mental wellbeing. His recent publications (2020–2025) show a strong focus on autofiction, cultural memory, national identity, and narrative theory , with increasing interdisciplinary reach into psychology, education, and political discourse. Articles and books examine Welsh, Scottish, and Northern Irish writing in the context of Brexit, trauma and colonial memory, and the role of narrative in personal and professional development. Raymond Williams Research Fellowship (University of Glamorgan, 2003) Grant from Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TUBITAK), 2025 (on Salman Rushdie’s memoirs) Hywel Dix has supervised numerous PhD students and is actively involved in staff development through Action Learning sets and TeachBU. He has secured competitive research grants and leads public engagement projects such as Write Your Future Self and Telling (My) Stories , which explore narrative and wellbeing. His work bridges academic research, pedagogical innovation, and community outreach. He is affiliated with the Centre for Journalism, Culture and Community at Bournemouth University and is a member of professional associations including MeCCSA, the Association for Welsh Writing in English, and the American Comparative Literature Association. He regularly delivers invited lectures and keynotes internationally, including at Goldsmiths, University of London, Bard College Berlin, and UNICAMP, Brazil.

• Autofiction
• Life Writing
• Cultural Memory
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Ana Catarina dos Santos Pereira is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Beira Interior (UBI), and a researcher at LabCom - Communication and Arts. She holds a PhD in Communication Sciences (Cinema and Multimedia) and serves as Master's Director in Cinema at UBI. Her academic career spans from 2010-2023, including roles as course director and Sopcom seminar coordinator. PhD: Communication Sciences (Cinema and Multimedia), UBI MA: Human Rights, University of Salamanca BA: Communication Sciences, NOVA University Lisbon Her research focuses on feminist film studies , pedagogy in arts , and Portuguese-language cinema , particularly examining self-representation, queer creative acts, and gender dynamics. Articles like 'Reconfiguring cinema' and 'Seeing Ghosts' demonstrate her engagement with transnational queer narratives and memory construction . She received the prestigious UBI-CGD Young Researcher Award in Arts (2025) for her leadership in the ongoing 'Speculum' project (FCT EXPL/ART-CRT/0231/2021). Her academic contributions include organizing committees for the Porto Femme International Film Festival and editing volumes like 'Cinema and Other Arts'. Advisor: Directed 2025 Dissertação ou Trabalho de Projeto Organizer: Multiple academic conferences and publications Grants: FCT sabbatical leave (SFRH/BSAB/143117/2018), doctoral grant (SFRH/BD/69950/2010) Labs/Teams: LabCom-Communication and Arts research center, Speculum project team, and Porto Femme International Film Festival jury panel. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in film education and feminist cultural production.

• Feminist Film Studies
• Pedagogy in Arts
• Portuguese Cinema
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Irmela Hijiya-Kirschnereit is a Professor (Senior Professor since 2016) at Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in Japanese Studies, with a focus on literature and cultural studies. She has held significant academic positions including Director of the Friedrich Schlegel Graduate School of Literary Studies (2010–2015) and Director of the German Institute for Japanese Studies in Tokyo (1996–2004). Her scholarship bridges modern Japanese literature, transnational cultural dialogues, and translation theory. Research Interests: Genre theory, autobiography, intercultural relations, lexicography, and food/hospitality studies. Publications: Extensive monographs, edited volumes, and critical essays on Japanese literary identity, self-representation, and transcultural dynamics. Awards: Federal Order of Merit (2024), Japan-Foundation Prize (2021), NIHU Prize (2014), Leopoldina membership (2013), and Order of the Rising Sun (2011). Key Contributions: Prominent works include foundational research on the shishōsetsu genre, critical lexicography projects, and interdisciplinary explorations of Japanese cultural modernization. Her academic career spans institutions in Germany and Japan, emphasizing the intersection of textual analysis and sociocultural phenomena.

• Genre theory
• Modern and contemporary Japanese literature
• Intercultural relations
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Lisa Cordes is a Professor of Latin Studies at the Institute of Classical Philology , Humboldt University of Berlin, since 2023. Her research focuses on fiction, literary figures, and authorship in Latin literature , with a strong emphasis on panegyric rhetoric, gender studies, and cultural theory . She has held notable positions, including a Humboldt Foundation Visiting Fellowship (2024-2025) and a Feodor Lynen Fellowship (2022-2023). PhD in Classical Philology, LMU Munich (2016) Juniorprofessorin für Latinistik at HU Berlin (2019-2023) Lisa Cordes' research explores panegyric fictionality , gendered first-person discourse , and literary character theory in premodern texts. Her work bridges classical philology with modern frameworks like discourse analysis and digital humanities , focusing on authors such as Cicero, Seneca, and Ovid. Her recent publications (2025-2021) analyze literary character modeling , Cicero’s dialogues , and authorship performativity , with recurring themes of imperial representation and autobiographical elements . She co-edits the Handbuch der lateinischen Literatur (Band 3.2) and leads the BridgeClassics research group for digital classics. Scientific Awards: Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship (2022-2023) Member, Jungen Akademie der Akademie der Wissenschaften und der Literatur, Mainz (since 2020) As a visiting fellow at Princeton University (2024-2025) and visiting scholar at Cambridge (2022-2023), Cordes has collaborated internationally. She has also contributed to digital classics projects and interdisciplinary workshops on textualization and authorship.

• Latin Literature
• Fiction and Figurative Representation
• Authorship and Literary Theory
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Ilaria CROTTI is a Senior Researcher in Contemporary Italian Literature (L-FIL-LET/11) at the Department of Humanities, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, she has held numerous academic positions including associate professor since 1989 and various leadership roles within the university structure. Dr. CROTTI was born in Mantua in 1950 and graduated from the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy at Ca' Foscari University of Venice in 1974 with a thesis on Goffredo Parise's debut novel. Her academic journey began as a research fellow before progressing to researcher and then associate professor, establishing herself as a prominent scholar in Italian literary studies. Her research spans Italian literature from the 18th to 21st centuries with particular focus on narrative forms, literary theory, women's literature, and travel writing. She has made significant contributions to the study of authors including D'Annunzio, Calvino, Buzzati, Parise, and contemporary writers like Melania G. Mazzucco. Her work often explores intersections between literary forms and cultural-historical contexts, with special attention to gender perspectives and sensory dimensions in literature. Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2024) reveals continued scholarly engagement with Italian literary figures across centuries, with particular attention to Calvino, Buzzati, and contemporary authors. Her scholarship demonstrates consistent exploration of narrative structure, gender studies, and the relationship between literature and sensory experience, reflecting both continuity with her established research interests and adaptation to contemporary critical approaches. Member of the "Accademia Nazionale Virgiliana" Member of the "Ateneo Veneto" (served as Academic Advisor 2010-2013) President of the Jury for the "Goffredo Parise per il reportage" Award (since 2018) Member of the Scientific Committee of the "Giacomo Casanova Foundation" (since 2019) Socia of the "Centro Nazionale di Studi Dannunziani" (since 2020) As a dedicated educator, she has been a member of the Doctoral Research Program in Italian Studies at Ca' Foscari University. Her institutional service includes representation in the Academic Senate (1994-1997), coordination of the Publications Committee (2009), service as delegate for Internationalization of the Department of Humanities (2012-2015), and current role as Coordinator of the DSU Research Committee (since 2017). Dr. CROTTI directs several academic journals including "Studi goldoniani" and "Rivista di letteratura italiana," and has edited the "Variatio" series. She has organized numerous national and international conferences and serves on multiple scientific committees, demonstrating sustained scholarly leadership in Italian literary studies.

• Italian Literature
• Literary Theory and Criticism
• Women's Literature
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Prof. Dr. Claudia Jacobi is a full Professor of Romance Literature and Cultural Studies at the University of Bonn, where she holds a permanent W3 professorship. She is also the Chair of the Bonn Italy Center and a speaker of the trinational graduate program Italianistica (Bonn, Paris-Sorbonne, Florence). Her academic work spans multiple Romance literatures and interdisciplinary fields, with a strong focus on gender, body, and emotion studies. She has held visiting professorships at institutions including Sorbonne University, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, and Ovidius University in Romania. Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn: W3 Professor (2022–present) Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin: FONTE Foundation Guest Professor (2021–2022) Universities of Paris IV (Sorbonne), Bonn, and Florence: Doctoral Research (2012–2015) Goethe University Frankfurt: Studies in Romance Philology and Sociology (2006–2012) Her research interests include Dantesque mythopoetics, medieval and Renaissance women poets, Proust and autofiction, eating disorder narratives, gender and body studies, and intermedial approaches in literature and art. She explores emotional discourses such as laughter and tears, love in baroque theatre, and autobiographical writing in France, Italy, and Spain. Her work is deeply comparative and transnational, often analyzing cultural transfers across Romance-speaking regions. Her recent publications and lecture topics reveal a strong trend toward the literary and cultural representation of emotions, the body, and gender. She frequently examines how literature negotiates trauma, identity, and social norms, especially in relation to female authors and marginalized narratives. Her editorial projects, such as Riso, pianto, lacrime and Érotisme et esthétique des larmes , highlight a sustained interest in affect and aesthetics across historical periods. Kurt Ringger Prize (2023) Heisenberg Fellowship (DFG, 2021) Young Scientist of the Year by DIE ZEIT (2020) Premio Florencio Segura (2019) Premio Salvatore Quasimodo (2018) Prix de la République française (2016) Prof. Jacobi has supervised numerous doctoral and habilitation projects and regularly mentors master's and bachelor's theses. She has secured funding through prestigious fellowships and grants, including from the DFG and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Her leadership roles include serving on the scientific advisory boards of several journals and book series, and as Vice President of the Institut français in Bonn since 2023. She is also an external board member of the Sorbonne’s doctoral school in French Studies. She leads the Bonn Italy Center and co-founded the early-career network RomANa. She has organized multiple international conferences on topics such as gender in drama, emotion in literature, and intermediality. Her research is conducted in close collaboration with institutions in France, Italy, and Spain, reflecting her deeply international academic profile.

• Romance Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Dantesque Mythopoetics
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Maria Rizzarelli is a Full Professor of Literary Criticism and Comparative Literature at the Department of Humanities, University of Catania. She teaches Literary Theory, Literature and Visual Culture, and Cultural Journalism. Her research focuses on intermediality, particularly the intersections of literature with photography, cinema, and journalism, as well as gender studies and digital humanities. Education: PhD in Italian Studies (Lexicography and Semantics of Literary Italian), University of Catania, 2001 Laurea in Modern Literature, University of Catania, 1998 (110/110 cum laude) Laurea in Philosophy, University of Catania, 1994 (110/110 cum laude) Her research interests center on 20th-century Italian literature, with emphasis on hybrid genres and the interplay between text and image. She explores how literary works engage with visual media, particularly in the works of authors like Pasolini, Calvino, Sciascia, and Goliarda Sapienza. Her work often addresses gender, performance, and the construction of identity across media. The most recent articles reflect a strong trend in intermedial studies, visual culture, and feminist literary criticism. Themes such as phototexts, simulacra of women, cinematic adaptation, and the 'double talent' of actress-writers recur across her publications. Her scholarship bridges literary analysis with visual theory, media studies, and cultural history. Scientific Awards: Kinomata Prize 2021 for Love and War: Intermedial Paths between Literature and Cinema FFABR 2017 (MIUR funding for scientific productivity) Bando per il Progetto giovani ricercatori 2001 (University of Catania) Maria Rizzarelli supervises PhD students, including Viviana Triscari and Ida Scebba. She has received research grants from the University of Catania and MIUR, leading projects such as Phototexts: Rhetoric, Poetics and Cognition and DIRIS: Disobedienti, ribelli, sovversive nelle letterature tra Oriente e Occidente . She is also the scientific coordinator of the PRIN 2020 project on phototexts and the Catania unit of the PRIN 2017 D.A.M.A. project on actress-writers. She co-founded and co-directs the journal Arabeschi. International Journal of Studies on Literature and Visuality and its book series I quaderni di Arabeschi . She also leads the research group on literature and visuality and coordinates seminars for the Med Photo Fest. Her editorial roles include membership in the scientific committees of Studi Novecenteschi , Studi Pasoliniani , and Over the Rainbow .

• Literary Criticism and Comparative Literature
• Literature and Visual Culture
• Literature and Journalism
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