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Cecilia Rossi is a Professor in Literature and Translation at the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing, University of East Anglia (UEA), where she also contributes to the British Centre for Literary Translation (BCLT) Research Group. She holds a PhD in Literary Translation from UEA (2007) and an MA in Creative Writing from Cardiff University. Her career includes teaching literary translation at the MA level at both UEA and Middlesex University.
- MA in Creative Writing, Cardiff University
- PhD in Literary Translation, University of East Anglia (2007)
Her research centers on literary and poetic translation, with a deep focus on the works of Argentine poet Alejandra Pizarnik. She explores themes such as exophonic writing, memory, multilingualism, and the ethical dimensions of translating trauma and personal narratives. Her work bridges creative practice with scholarly inquiry, often examining how translation shapes identity and cultural continuity.
Recent publications reveal a strong trend in the intersection of translation and memory, particularly in post-conflict contexts, alongside sustained contributions to poetry translation theory and practice. Her work frequently appears in authoritative handbooks and journals in translation studies.
- First Prize, John Dryden Translation Competition
- Commendation, Stephen Spender Prize for Poetry Translation
Rossi has supervised and mentored emerging translators and scholars, though specific student names are not listed. She has secured research funding from bodies such as the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the European Commission, supporting projects like the BCLT Summer School and Cross-Language Dynamics. Her work fosters international academic collaboration and public engagement in translation.
She is actively involved in research groups and networks, particularly the British Centre for Literary Translation, and regularly organizes and participates in international workshops, summer schools, and conferences on literary translation.
