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Barbara M. Zaczek is a Professor of Italian in the Department of Languages at Clemson University, part of the College of Arts and Humanities. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. Her research focuses on contemporary Italian literature and culture, with particular emphasis on Fascism and WWII narratives, collective and individual memory, trauma studies, and Futurism. She has co-authored significant works such as *Resisting Bodies: Narratives of Italian Partisan Women* (2008), exploring gendered resistance movements, and contributed to analyses of historical memory in texts like Giampaolo Pansa’s *I nostri giorni proibiti*. Her work also examines cultural nationalism through figures like Margherita Sarfatti. Zaczek’s scholarship bridges literary analysis with historical and socio-political contexts, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding Italy’s contested past.
Her publications span books, journal articles, and chapters, often engaging with feminist critiques of canonical texts (e.g., Boccaccio’s *Decameron*) and modernist movements. While no awards are explicitly listed, her contributions highlight critical engagement with underrepresented narratives and the intersection of art, politics, and memory.
Zaczek’s academic profile reflects a commitment to contextualizing Italian literature within broader cultural and historical frameworks, with a focus on marginalized voices and traumatic histories. No specific grants or labs are mentioned, but her research collaborations (e.g., with R. D’Angelo and Catherine Paul) underscore a collaborative approach to academic inquiry.
