Francesca Fornari

Francesca Fornari is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies. She specializes in Polish literature and culture, focusing on critical text analysis, comparative literature, and translation studies. Her research explores the works of notable Polish authors like Wislawa Szymborska and Zbigniew Herbert, with a particular interest in archival materials and cultural reception.

Teaching Responsibilities: Fornari teaches courses on Polish language, literature, and culture across undergraduate and graduate programs, including 'Letteratura Polacca' and 'Storia della Cultura Polacca.' Her courses span programs like LINGUE E LETTERATURE EUROPEE, AMERICANE E POSTCOLONIALI and SCIENZE DEL LINGUAGGIO.

Research Interests: Her work includes studies on poetic creation, textual archives (e.g., Herbert's manuscripts), and cross-cultural translation between Polish and Italian. She contributes to the editorial board of 'Annali Ca'Foscari-Serie Occidentale.'

Publications: Recent articles focus on Szymborska's reception in Italy, Herbert's poetic drafts, and comparative analyses of Polish literary figures. Her research bridges Slavic studies with broader cultural and textual critique.