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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ricarda Bauschke-Hartung holds the Chair of Old German Literature and Language at the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf since 2008. She previously held professorships at Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg and the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, and served as Vice Rector for Academic Quality and Equality (2012-2014). Her research focuses on medieval poetry, narrative texts, and cultural transfer research, particularly exploring Romance-German relations in medieval literature. Key affiliations: Wolfram von Eschenbach Society (President since 2021, Board since 2012), Bavarian Academy of Sciences (Project Advisory Board since 2022), HHU University Council (since 2017) Research Interests : Spanning Middle High German love poetry, Walther von der Vogelweide studies, manuscript mediations, and cultural transfer mechanisms. Her work bridges editorial scholarship with theoretical approaches to intertextuality, narrative structures, and body semantics in medieval texts. She contributes to debates on historical semantics (e.g., concepts of 'arebeit', 'dienest'), poetic models, and institutional supports for young researchers. Publications highlight her expertise in textual editions, narrative theory, and comparative studies, including co-editorship of Wolfram-Studien and leadership in major colloquia series. Current projects include a new translation of Herbort von Fritzlar's Trojaroman and book projects on European medieval poetic networks. Honors : DFG Research Grant (2001-2003) FRIAS Fellowship (2008) Board member of Wolfram von Eschenbach Society (2012-) Academic Leadership : As HHU University Council member, she shapes institutional policies. Her pedagogical work includes digital resources development and supervision of student research projects, supported by a team of academic counselors and research assistants.

• Medieval Poetry
• High Middle Ages Narrative Texts
• Cultural Transfer Research
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Claudia Lauer is a Professor of Old German Studies specializing in Medieval German literature at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn. She holds a dual focus on poetry of the Middle Ages and Early Modern periods, courtly epic, and historical narratology. Her work bridges German-French literary relations and cultural studies, with significant contributions to understanding medieval semantics and reception history. Current Position: Chair for Old German Studies (since September 2023) Prior Roles: Junior Professor at the University of Mainz, Acting Professorships at Mainz and Frankfurt, and Research Fellowships at the Heidelberg Academy Her research encompasses interdisciplinary projects such as the GRK 1876 'Early Concepts of Man and Nature' and the 'Middle High German Dictionary'. Key topics include historical semantics, medieval performance spaces, and poetic innovation in works like Frauenlob's literature. She supervises doctoral projects on medieval textual semantics and collaborates on teaching initiatives like LehrFoRM_KuMed. Publications span monographs (e.g., The Art of Intrigue ), edited volumes, and essays on topics ranging from color symbolism in medieval poetry to narrative structures in courtly epics. Her pedagogical work emphasizes integrating medieval cultural patterns into modern German teaching. Recent projects include analyzing rhyme cultures in medieval literature and exploring the aesthetics of pain in medieval lyric poetry. She actively contributes to scholarly discourse through editorial roles and international collaborations, reflecting her commitment to advancing medieval studies through both traditional and innovative methodologies.

• Medieval Literature
• German Philology
• Courtly Epic
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Prof. Dr. Wolfram R. Keller is a Professor at the Department of English Philology, Faculty of Philosophy and Humanities, Freie Universität Berlin. His research focuses on medieval and early modern English/Scottish literature, classical reception, and theories of authorship, with special emphasis on temporal structures in literary works. His research explores the transformation of classical traditions in medieval and Renaissance texts, particularly through the lens of hybridity and temporality. Key areas include Chaucer's dream visions, Shakespearean chronologies, Trojan narratives, and intersections of literature with economics and music. Recent work examines how texts strategically reinvent antiquity to address contemporary concerns. Keller leads multiple collaborative research initiatives, including as Principal Investigator for DFG Research Group FOR 2305 Diskursive Representations (2016-2023) examining discursive innovations, and the Excellence Cluster Temporal Communities (2020-present) studying time as a literary construct. His publications demonstrate consistent engagement with how medieval/early modern authors reframe classical tropes to negotiate cultural identity. He directs projects on 'Troynovant Revisited' (DFG 2023–present) analyzing hybridization of classical antiquity in English literature, and 'Shakespearean Chronologies' (Einstein Circle 2016-2019) investigating asynchronous temporalities. His interdisciplinary approach connects literary studies with philosophy, musicology, and economic history.

• Medieval English Literature
• Early Modern English Literature
• Scottish Literature
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Prof. Dr. Michael Mecklenburg is a Professor of Older German Literature (Medieval Studies) at the Department of German Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Kassel. His office is located at Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 3024, 34125 Kassel, with consultation hours by prior registration via Moodle. He has maintained an active teaching position through the winter semester 2024/25, offering courses including Introduction to Old German Literature and Language 1 , Konrad von Würzburg , and Middle Ages in Film . Dr. Mecklenburg's research focuses span evolutionary psychology and literature, emotionality in medieval texts, heroic poetry, early modern prose novels, medieval perception in film, ancient poetry, spiritual game, and medieval comedy. His approach uniquely combines cognitive and evolutionary perspectives with traditional literary analysis, particularly examining how emotions like shame function within medieval narrative structures. He has pioneered interdisciplinary approaches connecting medieval studies with contemporary psychological frameworks. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with narrative theory and reception studies, with particular attention to how medieval texts handle complex emotional landscapes. The publications trend shows increasing interdisciplinary work, connecting medieval literature with evolutionary psychology, gender studies, and film studies. His edited volume Adventurous 'Crossings': Premodern Intersectionality (2017) represents a significant contribution to intersectional approaches in medieval studies. Evolution - Emotion - Literature. Studies on Shame in Middle High German Narrative Poems (Habilitation thesis, 2007) Parody and Pathos. The Reception of Heroic Sagas in Historical Dietrich Epics (2002) Adventurous 'Crossings': Premodern Intersectionality (Edited volume, 2017) The Last Judgment in European Sermons (Edited volume, 2013) Throughout his career, Mecklenburg has demonstrated commitment to both teaching and research, with a distinctive focus on the emotional dimensions of medieval literature. His work bridges historical literary scholarship with contemporary theoretical approaches, creating new pathways for understanding medieval texts through modern psychological frameworks. He has contributed significantly to the study of emotion in medieval narrative, particularly through his habilitation thesis on shame in Middle High German poetry.

• Medieval German Literature
• Emotion Psychology in Literature
• Evolutionary Approaches to Literature
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Elke Brüggen is a Professor for Older German Studies at the University of Bonn, specializing in German medieval literature, culture, and transcultural narratology. Her research explores political influence, counseling dynamics, and gender roles in premodern societies. Education: Habilitation (1995), Ph.D. (1986), M.A. (1975–1982) from the University of Cologne. Her work focuses on asymmetrical dependencies , narratives of female rulers and advisers , and transcultural configurations . Recent publications examine representations of captivity, cultural exchange, and stylistic didacticism in Middle High German epics like Parzival and Willehalm . Key subfields include courtly interaction, manuscript studies, and gendered power dynamics. Brüggen has supervised 8 completed and 5 ongoing Ph.D. theses as reviewer, alongside mentoring numerous Magister, M.A., and B.A. students. She serves as Deputy Spokesperson for the DFG Collaborative Research Center 1167 on premodern power structures and co-founded the Bonn Center for Transcultural Narratology.

• German Medieval Studies
• Middle High German Literature
• Political Influence and Power in Medieval Texts
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Rachel Raumann is a Senior Lecturer in the Chair of Older German Literature at RWTH Aachen University. She specializes in medieval German literature, particularly epic and lyric texts from the 12th to 15th centuries, and explores intersections of fictionality, historicity, and manuscript contextualization. Education: Doctoral and postdoctoral degrees in German Literature. Roles: Researcher at RWTH Aachen (2005–2011, 2013–2016, 2017–present); Postdoctoral Assistant at Paris Lodron-Universität Salzburg (2011–2013); Temporary Professor at Salzburg (2016/2017). Her research integrates historical narratology , manuscript studies , and interdisciplinary analysis of medieval texts. Articles focus on Arthurian romances, textual legitimacy, and adaptations of heroic legends. Awards include the RWTH Aachen Friedrich-Wilhelm Prize (2009) and Teaching Award (2011). Notable Publications: Fictio und historia monograph (2010); Kompilation und Narration habilitation thesis (2015). Contributions: Critical analyses of Ulrich Fuetrer's works, irony in medieval narratives, and manuscript-driven legitimization strategies. She contributes to lexicographic projects like the Killy Literaturlexikon and engages in debates about Franco-German literary exchange and cultural stereotypes.

• Medieval Epic and Lyric Poetry (12th-15th centuries)
• Historical Narratology and Poetics
• Fictionality and Historicity
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Professor Jutta Eming is a distinguished scholar of Medieval German Literature and Language at the Free University of Berlin, where she holds a W3 Professorship in Older German Literature and Language since January 1, 2010. She serves as Director of the Forum 'Middle Ages - Renaissance - Early Modern Period' and is actively involved in the Collaborative Research Center 'Episteme in Motion.' Her academic career spans prestigious institutions including the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, where she was Assistant Professor of Medieval German Studies from 2007-2009. Professor Eming's research interests form a rich interdisciplinary tapestry centered on Medieval German literature , particularly courtly novels, love and adventure narratives, and religious drama. Her theoretical expertise encompasses genre theory , gender studies , theories of the miraculous , performativity , historical emotionality , and literature and psychoanalysis . She has pioneered research on the epistemological dimensions of the marvelous in medieval literature, examining how wonders function as configurations of knowledge. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on global narrative traditions , with particular emphasis on the 'Seven Sages of Rome' project that examines this narrative cycle from global and gendered perspectives. Her work increasingly explores asynchronous temporalities , material culture , and wonder cabinets as sites of knowledge organization. The interdisciplinary nature of her scholarship bridges literary studies with anthropology, philosophy, and cultural history. Early Career Scholar Award from Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies (2009/10) International Visiting Scholar Award from Peter Wall Institute Research Award from Peter Wall Institute Max Kade Visiting Professorship at Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill DAAD Visiting Professorship at University of British Columbia Professor Eming leads significant research projects including 'The Seven Sages of Rome: editing and reappraising a forgotten premodern classic from global and gendered perspectives' (AHRC-DFG funded) and 'The Seven Sages of Rome Revisited: Striving for an Alternative Literary History' (BUA-Einstein-Project). She has secured substantial third-party funding from organizations including the German Research Foundation, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, and the Peter Wall Institute. Her international collaborations span institutions in Canada, the United States, Japan, and across Europe. She directs the Forum 'Middle Ages - Renaissance - Early Modern Period' and has led the Einstein Circle 'Asynchronien' (2016-2019). Her research team includes numerous doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers working on projects related to medieval narrative traditions, emotion studies, and knowledge systems. Professor Eming regularly organizes international workshops that bring together scholars from diverse disciplinary backgrounds to explore premodern literature and culture from innovative theoretical perspectives.

• Medieval German Literature
• Courtly Novels
• Genre Theory
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Dr. Mirna Kjorveziroska serves as a Researcher in the Department of Older German Literature within the Faculty of Philosophy and Philology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Her academic work focuses on Middle High German narrative traditions and medieval poetic structures. Education: Doctorate in German Studies (2020), Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Master's Degree in German Studies, specializing in Medieval and Early Modern German Literature (2016), Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg Bachelor's Degree in German Studies and Philosophy (2014), Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg Her research centers on spatial concepts in medieval narrative, personification literature, and the structural poetics of Middle High German texts. Kjorveziroska examines how natural environments function symbolically within 13th-14th century German epics, with particular attention to narrative techniques and manuscript traditions. Her work bridges literary analysis with historical contextualization of medieval cosmological understandings. Analysis of her publications reveals consistent focus on spatial theory within medieval German narrative, with significant contributions to understanding how environmental elements function as narrative devices. Her research demonstrates strong connections between poetic form and conceptual frameworks of nature in pre-modern literature, particularly through examination of manuscripts like Queen of the Burning Lake and spatial representations in Engelhard . Scientific Recognition: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarship recipient (2011-2016) Kjorveziroska has received consistent research support through university positions, including her doctoral work within Graduate School 1876 "Early Concepts of Humans and Nature: Universality, Specificity, Tradition" at Mainz. Her teaching portfolio demonstrates substantial mentorship through course development across multiple semesters, though formal student advising relationships aren't documented in available materials. Her academic activities are centered within the Older German Literature department at Mainz, where she contributes to the Graduate School 1876 research collective examining historical conceptual frameworks. Kjorveziroska's work forms part of the university's broader medieval studies initiative connecting literary analysis with historical conceptual research.

• Middle High German Literature
• Medieval Narrative Studies
• Poetology
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Prof. Dr. Bernhard Huss is a full professor (W3-Professur) of Romance Philology at Freie Universität Berlin, where he has held his position since September 2012. He directs the Italian Center (Italienzentrum) and serves as Principal Investigator in the Excellence Cluster 'Temporal Communities'. His academic journey includes classical and Italian philology studies in Munich and Genoa, research stays at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1996-1998), a PhD in Classical Philology from LMU Munich (1998), and habilitation in Romance Philology from LMU Munich (2005). Huss's research focuses on Renaissance and Early Modern literature with specialties in Italian and French traditions. Key interests include: Petrarchism and its European reception; epic poetry modeling ideological conflicts; Dante-Petrarch-Boccaccio traditions; Renaissance poetics; and the interplay between literature and visual culture. His work consistently explores how texts create cultural communities across temporal boundaries. His publications demonstrate sustained engagement with Italian Renaissance authors, particularly through critical editions, poetic analyses, and studies of literary reception. Recent work focuses on Petrarchan manuscripts, allegorical representations in illustrated texts, and epistemological shifts in early modern narrative forms. Common themes include textual authority, historical consciousness, and interdisciplinary approaches to literary artifacts. Awards & Honors: Kurt-von-Fritz-Preis (1998) for doctoral dissertation on Xenophon Habilitationspreis der LMU München (2007) for work on Lorenzo de' Medici Foreign Fellow of Accademia dell'Arcadia Corresponding member of Accademia della Crusca Huss leads several major research initiatives including the DFG-funded project 'Discourses of Novelty' (2016-2022) and coordinates international teams examining Renaissance text-image relations. He supervises doctoral candidates and hosts visiting scholars through Alexander von Humboldt Foundation partnerships.

• Literary Studies
• Italian Renaissance Literature
• French Renaissance Literature
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Annette Dorgerloh is a Private Lecturer (Privatdozentin) at the Institute for Art and Visual History , Humboldt University of Berlin . She has held various research and teaching positions since 1987, including roles at the Academy of Sciences of the GDR, the Researcher Integration Program (WIP), and multiple collaborative projects funded by the DFG and VolkswagenStiftung. Her research spans art history, film studies, garden history, and cultural memory. Education: 1982–1987: Studied art history, classical archaeology, and cultural theory at Humboldt University of Berlin 1987: Diploma thesis on “The Reflection of the French Revolution in Contemporary German Almanac and Magazine Graphics” 1996: PhD on “Masks of Humanity: The Artist Couple Sabine and Reinhold Lepsius – Studies in Berlin Portrait Painting around 1900” 2008: Habilitation with the thesis “Strategies of Enduring: The Grave and Memorial in the Early German Landscape Garden” Research Interests: Her scholarly work is rooted in interdisciplinary approaches to art history , with a focus on 17th–20th century European art , gender constructions , artist myths , and visual culture . She has made significant contributions to the history of garden art , exploring how landscapes and memorials intersect with identity, memory, and power. Her recent work also delves into film scenography , particularly the representation of antiquity and ideology in German cinema. Major Projects: Leader of the VolkswagenStiftung-funded project “Spielräume. Szenenbilder und –bildner in der Filmstadt Babelsberg” (2011–2016) Principal investigator in the DFG Collaborative Research Centre 644 “Transformations of Antiquity” (SFB 644) Network leader for the DFG-funded project “Wege – Methoden – Kritiken: Kunsthistorikerinnen 1880–1970” Publications and Editorial Work: She is the author or editor of more than a dozen books and over 100 scholarly articles and exhibition catalogues. Her monographs include Strategien des Überdauerns (2012), and she has co-edited volumes such as Preußen aus Celluloid (2012) and Vom Handlungsraum zum Filmbild (2020). She has also served as co-editor of the journal kritische berichte .

• Art of the 17th–20th centuries
• Artist myths
• Gender constructions
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Brigitte Burrichter is a Senior Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy, Institute of Modern Languages / Romance Studies, University of Würzburg. She specializes in Italian and French literature from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, French Classicism, contemporary French literature (particularly nouveau roman), Francophone literature of Sub-Saharan Africa, narratology, cultural studies, and comparative studies. Her research includes projects like the BMBF-funded 'Narragonien digital' (2014–2019) and participation in the DFG network 'Medieval Narratology' (2014–2017). 2006–2024: Chair of French and Italian Literature at University of Würzburg Since 2024: Senior Professor at the same institution Co-editor of 'Poetica' (2008–2015) Her publications include monographs on medieval and Renaissance narratives, such as Erzählte Labyrinthe (2003) and Wahrheit und Fiktion (1996). She co-edited volumes on topics like 'Monster, Chimären' (2022) and 'Exzess' (2017). Her 15 most recent articles focus on medieval and early modern poetry, historiography, and self-referentiality in literature, with keywords spanning narratology, cultural studies, and comparative analysis. Burrichter has organized conferences such as 'Forms of self-thematization in pre-modern poetry' (2018) and participated in international symposia. She has held administrative roles including University Women's Representative (2021–2023) and Vice Chair of the Coimbra Group's Social Sciences and Humanities working group.

• Italian and French literature of the Middle Ages and Renaissance
• French Classicism
• Contemporary French literature (especially nouveau roman)
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Prof. Dr. Bruno Quast is a full Professor at the Germanistisches Institut of the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster , holding the Chair for Medieval German Literature since 2009. He is a member of the Cluster of Excellence Religion and Politics and Collaborative Research Center Kulturen des Entscheidens , focusing on cultural narratives of ambiguity and decision-making. His research spans German literature of the Middle Ages and early modern period Medieval mythological and anthropological analysis Narratological studies of courtly and religious texts Quast's publications show a consistent engagement with medieval secularization processes , iconoclastic themes , and courtly-secular dualities , particularly in works like Wolfram von Eschenbach's Parzival and Walther von der Vogelweide's lyrics. His latest works include the 2018 edited volume Anthropologie der Kehre and 2016's Dingkulturen contributions. As 2017 member of the North Rhine-Westphalian Academy of Sciences , he has influenced medieval studies through projects like C3-14 Literary Iconoclasm in the Middle Ages B2-15 Conversion in the Middle Ages His supervision of doctoral students covers topics ranging from Nuremberg Fastnacht plays to early modern illustrated romances.

• Medieval German Literature
• Early Modern Literature
• Historical Anthropology
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Prof. Dr. Martin Przybilski is a leading scholar in Old German Philology at the University of Trier , where he has held a professorship since 2009. His academic career spans roles as Junior Professor (2003-2009), Managing Director of the Historical and Cultural Research Centre Trier (2009-2015), and Vice President for Studies, Teaching, and Continuing Education (2015-2019). Education: MA 1996, PhD 1999 (University of Würzburg) Research Focus : Cultural Transfer: Jewish-Christian interactions in medieval literature, including Nuremberg Carnival Plays (DFG-funded 2016-2019) Gender & Affectivity: Historical gender studies and emotional coding in premodern texts Editorial Philology: Critical editions of Fastnachtspiele (Hans Folz) and Willehalm (Wolfram von Eschenbach) Knowledge Spaces: Spatial epistemology in war narratives and Arthurian romances Key Projects : Co-leader of the Trier Center for Medieval Studies , editorial collaboration with international institutions, and interdisciplinary work with the Simon-Dubnow Institute. Awards: Notably received the Leserbriefpreis from 'Der Feinschmecker' (2017) for an unexpected contribution in cultural analysis. Teaching : Offers courses on medieval literary studies, Wolfram von Eschenbach's Parzival , and daily songs of the period, with seminars held in person at Room A423, University of Trier.

• High Medieval Literature
• Cultural Transfer between Jews and Christians
• Historical Gender Studies
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PD Dr. Nina Nowakowski is an Acting Professor for German Literary History of Early Periods at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, within the Faculty of Philosophy and Philology's German Institute for Old German Literature. Her research focuses on religious storytelling, particularly medieval miracle narratives and Middle High German literature, alongside historical narratology and cultural anthropology. She holds a doctorate (summa cum laude, 2016) and habilitation (2024) in Older German Literature. Before her current role, she served as a Research Associate at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (until 2023), with prior positions at institutions including the University of Zurich and Free University of Berlin. She is a member of the DFG network on Legendary Narratives in the Middle Ages and co-founded Brevitas, a scholarly society for medieval narrative research. Her work explores themes like Marian miracles, medieval reception of epics (e.g., Nibelungenlied), and the intersection of narrative form with religious practices. She co-edited volumes such as Configurations of the Miracle (2024) and contributed to interdisciplinary studies on medieval texts and cultural history. Recent projects include a podcast on premodern narratives and an innovative teaching seminar on medieval reception studies. Publications span monographs, edited collections, and articles analyzing miracle narratives, medieval German poetry, and intertextual dynamics. Her research bridges literary analysis with historical and anthropological perspectives, emphasizing the societal functions of religious storytelling in medieval contexts.

• Religious Storytelling
• Miracle Narratives
• Middle High German Literature
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Nicolas Longinotti is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Romance Philology (Freie Universität Berlin) and a Research Affiliate at the University of Notre Dame's Center for Italian Studies. His work focuses on Petrarchan studies, early modern literary communities, and transhistorical cultural networks. He holds a PhD (2023) and Habilitation project (ongoing) from the Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in Baroque literature and Latin American literary connections. Education: PhD (2019–2023): Friedrich Schlegel Graduate School & Freie Universität Berlin M.A. (2016–2019): Università degli Studi di Milano (Italian Literature) B.A. (2013–2016): Università degli Studi di Milano (Italian Literature) Research Interests: Petrarchan tradition, lyric communities, transnational literary networks, Baroque studies, and early modern cultural history. Current projects explore temporalities in Petrarch's work and colonial Latin American literary globalization. Teaching: Recent courses include 'Latin American Novels of the 20th Century' (2024/25) and 'Baroque Lyric in Transnational Perspective' (2023/24). He organizes workshops on lyric theory and collaborates with global institutions. Publications: Recent works analyze Petrarch's commentary traditions, Florentine libraries, and colonial poetry. His 2023 co-edited volume Nel dolce tempo de la prima etade explores Petrarchan affects. Digital editions and conference papers further his interdisciplinary approach.

• Italian Literature
• Early Modern Studies
• Literary Theory
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