Andrea Baldi

Andrea Baldi is a Professor in the Department of Italian at Rutgers University, where he has served since 1996 after earning his Ph.D. from UCLA (1992) and Laurea from the University of Florence (1988).

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Italian Literature, UCLA, Los Angeles, 1992
• Laurea in Humanities, University of Florence, Italy, April 1988

Professor Baldi's research centers on Early Modern Italian Literature, Italian Women's Writing, and Urban Studies, with groundbreaking work on Anna Maria Ortese's depictions of Naples and Milan. His scholarship explores intersections of literature and film, gender dynamics in Renaissance texts, and urban modernity through a literary lens. He examines how writers like Ortese, Morante, and Banti navigate cityscapes and social constraints.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a sustained focus on Ortese's literary universe (12/15 articles), particularly her urban narratives and gender perspectives. Secondary themes include Renaissance dialogue structures and Italian cinema adaptations, demonstrating methodological range across historical periods and media.

His recognitions include:

• Academic Ambassador of the University of Urbino (Italy), Summer 2015
• Five University Council Grants from Rutgers (1997, 2001-2003, 2006)
• Grant from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1999)

Professor Baldi actively mentors graduate students through seminars on Early Modern literature and women's writing while contributing to editorial projects like the Adelphi edition of Ortese's works. His co-edited volumes and sustained research funding underscore his collaborative approach to advancing Italian literary studies.