Eduard Vilella Morato

Eduard Vilella Morato is a Researcher at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), affiliated with the Department of French and Romance Philology, the Institute of Medieval Studies, and the Lope de Vega Studies Center (PROLOPE). His research focuses on Medieval and Early Modern literature, with a particular emphasis on Dante Alighieri, Petrarch, and comparative studies of Italian and Spanish Renaissance theatre.

Education: PhD in Romance Philology (University of Barcelona, 1998) and Bachelor's in Romance Philology (University of Barcelona, 1990).

Key Roles: Held positions as Associate Professor at UVic-UCC (1999–2001) and the UAB (1996–2002). Engaged in teaching Catalan and Italian language/literature at Venetian universities (1993–1996). Currently leads/co-leads major research projects on Lope de Vega's dramatic works and comparative theatre studies.

Research Interests: Medieval aesthetics, Dante's legacy, Renaissance literary networks, and transatlantic textual traditions. Active in editorial projects, producing 160+ publications (articles, book chapters, reviews) since 1994.

Projects: Collaborates in initiatives like the Lope de Vega Complete Drama Project (2022–2025) and comparative studies of 16th–17th century Italian/Spanish theatre (2004–2007).