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Andrea Manganaro (born 1960) is a Full Professor of Italian Literature at the University of Catania, Department of Humanities (DISUM). He serves as the National President of the Association of Italianists-Didactic Section (ADI-SD) and is a member by right of the Executive Board of the Association of Italianists, demonstrating his leadership role in the academic community of Italian literary scholars.
Professor Manganaro's scholarly work primarily focuses on Italian literature, with special emphasis on Giovanni Verga and Benedetto Croce. His research spans literary criticism, literary theory, and Renaissance humanism, reflecting both historical depth and contemporary relevance in his approach to Italian literary studies. His publication record shows consistent scholarly productivity over the past decade, with major works published nearly every year.
His most significant scholarly contributions include the critical edition of Croce's 'Storie e leggende napoletane' (2019) and multiple works on Verga including 'La ferinità umana, la guerra, lo spatriare. Riletture verghiane' (2021). His research demonstrates both depth in specific authors and breadth across literary theory and pedagogy, with particular attention to how literary works connect with broader historical and philosophical contexts.
- National President, Association of Italianists-Didactic Section (ADI-SD)
- Member, Executive Board of the Association of Italianists
- Full Professor, Department of Humanities, University of Catania
Professor Manganaro has supervised numerous academic conferences and collaborative projects, often focusing on Verga studies and literary pedagogy. His leadership in the Association of Italianists-Didactic Section demonstrates his commitment to advancing the teaching of Italian literature at all educational levels, particularly through fostering dialogue between university researchers and school teachers.
His editorial work, particularly the critical edition of Croce's 'Storie e leggende napoletane,' required extensive scholarly research to document the complex web of citations and references throughout Croce's work, representing a significant contribution to Italian literary scholarship. Reviewers have praised his editorial rigor and the significance of making Croce's work available in a properly documented critical edition.
