Alberto Camerotto

Alberto Camerotto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on Greek epic poetry, myth narration strategies, and ancient satire, particularly in the works of Lucian of Samosata. He leads the Greek Literature Laboratory at Aletheia Ca' Foscari and co-founded the influential Classici Contro project (2010–present), which bridges classical studies with contemporary issues through theatrical performances and publications.

• Collaborates with international institutions in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Athens, Oxford, and Santa Fe
• Directs Classici Contro website as a digital research laboratory for classical studies
• Edits the Classici Contro series (Mimesis Edizioni) and Paradoxa series (De Bastiani Editore)

His research into ancient satire and epic archetypes has produced innovative projects like Ilioupersis. Epic Archetypes (2022–2023), which connects Homeric war narratives to modern conflicts. Recent publications include:

• Troy Burns (2022) – Analyzes Ilioupersis as cultural trauma
• Andromache's Cry (2022) – Explores female anti-war perspectives
• See Venice (2020) – Applies Lucianic satire to urban critique

He has secured continuous funding from institutions like Banca Intesa, Comune di Vicenza, and Gallerie d'Italia for projects integrating classical studies with environmental concerns, justice debates, and European identity from 2011 to 2024. His work uniquely combines rigorous philology with Civic engagement, theatrical experimentation, and transdisciplinary collaboration across cultural heritage, earth sciences, and literary theory.