Francesca Antonini

Francesca Antonini is a Researcher in the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in European political thought from the 19th to 20th centuries. Her work focuses on Italian socialism, Marxism, and the political concepts of Caesarism and Bonapartism, particularly through the lens of Antonio Gramsci's Prison Notebooks.

Education:

• Degree in History of Philosophy, University of Pavia
• PhD in Philosophy, University of Pavia (2015)

Antonini's research combines philological analysis with historical and theoretical-philosophical expertise. Recent publications explore Gramsci's theories on hegemony, organic crisis, and passive revolution, while her Montalcini project investigates political leadership in postwar European thought.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Mario Pannunzio Prize (2012)
• Giuseppe Sormani International Prize for Gramsci Studies (2020)
• Shortlisted for Deutscher Memorial Prize (2021)
• Seal of Excellence - Horizon Europe MSCA (2021)

She serves as Assistant Editor of 'Marx, Engels, and Marxisms' (Palgrave Macmillan) and contributes to the editorial boards of 'Marxism and Religion' (Rowman & Littlefield) and the International Gramsci Journal. Antonini is actively involved in international research collaborations and conferences.