معرفی
Heather Webb is a Professor of Italian Studies at Yale University, specializing in medieval literature and culture. She holds a PhD from Stanford University (2004) and previously taught at The Ohio State University and the University of Cambridge, where she served as Head of Italian and a Fellow of Selwyn College. Her research focuses on Dante, medieval symbolism, and ethics in literature. Recent works include Dante, Artist of Gesture (2022) and Affective Communities in Premodern Italy (in progress).
Education:
- PhD in Italian Studies, Stanford University, 2004
Research Interests: Medieval literature, Dante studies, ethics in medieval texts, gesture and symbolism in poetry, and collaborative scholarly approaches. Her work bridges literary analysis with philosophical inquiry, particularly exploring themes of identity, emotion, and cultural history.
Publications: Her books and edited volumes reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship, including studies on Dante’s ethics, medieval heart symbolism, and René Girard’s literary theories. Recent collaborative projects emphasize collective interpretation of canonical texts like Dante’s Vita nova.
Labs/Teams: Currently leading a monograph project on Affective Communities in Premodern Italy, exploring emotional networks and cultural connections in premodern Italian contexts.
