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Giovanni Capecchi is Associate Professor of Italian Literature at the University for Foreigners of Perugia, affiliated with the Department of Italian Language, Literature, and Arts in the World (LILAIM). His research spans 19th and 20th-century Italian literature, with a focus on literary figures like Giovanni Pascoli, the Risorgimento, and the Great War. He is a leading scholar in literary tourism, directing the TULE Literary Tourism Research Center.
His research interests include:
- 19th and 20th Century Italian Literature
- Literature of the Risorgimento and the Great War
- Textual Criticism and Editorial Scholarship
- Literary Tourism and Territorial Promotion
- Dantean and Classical Reception in Modern Literature
- Italian Cultural Identity and National Narratives
Capecchi's recent publications show a strong trend toward interdisciplinary work, combining literary analysis with cultural geography, heritage studies, and digital humanities. His work on literary tourism, especially the internationally recognized In the Footsteps of Poets, reflects a growing scholarly interest in the spatial dimensions of literature and its socio-economic impact. His textual scholarship on Pascoli and Leopardi demonstrates deep engagement with archival materials and editorial practices.
Scientific contributions and recognitions include:
- Director of the TULE Literary Tourism Research Center
- Author of internationally translated works
- Contributor to the Treccani Encyclopedia
- Extensive publication record in peer-reviewed journals and academic presses
He teaches courses in Italian literature, literary didactics, and literature's role in tourism and local development across programs such as Italian for Teaching Foreigners, Digital Humanities, and Made in Italy, Food and Hospitality. His academic leadership is evident in curriculum design and interdisciplinary course offerings. While no formal advising or grant information is available, his research center and publications suggest active mentorship and collaborative scholarly engagement.
Capecchi leads the TULE Literary Tourism Research Center, an interdisciplinary hub promoting research on literature’s role in tourism, cultural heritage, and territorial branding. The center fosters collaborations between academia, local institutions, and cultural operators to enhance the visibility of literary landscapes in Italy and beyond.
