Guarino Augustus

Guarino Augustus is Full Professor of Spanish Literature at the Department of Literary, Linguistic and Comparative Studies, University of Naples L'Orientale, where he has served since 2000. Currently holding the position of Pro-Rettore vicario (Vice Rector) for Internationalization since 2020, he previously served as Dean of Foreign Languages Faculty (2007-2012) and Department Director (2016-2019).

• PhD in Iberistics (Bologna, 1990)
• Director of the "Puerta del Sol" editorial series (since 2013)
• Editor-in-Chief of "Annali - Sezione Romanza" (since 2013)

His research focuses on Spanish and Hispano-American literatures from the 16th-17th centuries to contemporary works, with special emphasis on translation theory and history in Iberian contexts. He has led academic missions to Spain, France, Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Colombia.

Guarino coordinates international cooperation agreements with:

• Pontificia Universidad de Santiago del Chile
• Universidad Nacional de Colombia (Bogotá)

He directs the cultural studies center "CeSAL" (Cultural Elaboration for Latin America) and co-founded the "Centro studi sull’Europa". His editorial roles include:

• Director of "Annali dell'Istituto Universitario Orientale" (2013-)
• Director of "Puerta del Sol" series (2013-)
• Scientific committee member for multiple international journals