Ignacio Arellano Ayuso

Ignacio Arellano Ayuso is a renowned Spanish philologist, literary historian, and university professor affiliated with the University of Navarra as a full Professor in the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters (Philology Department). With a career spanning multiple institutions, he has served as Full Professor at the University of León, Professor at the University of Extremadura, and Visiting Professor at universities worldwide, including Duke University, University of Pisa, and University of Buenos Aires.

He earned his PhD from the University of Navarra with a thesis on The satirical burlesque poetry of Quevedo (Sonetos) (1983) under the supervision of Dr. Jesús Cañedo Fernández. His research centers on the literature of the Spanish Golden Age, particularly theatre and viceregal literature, with a focus on critical editions of works by Calderón de la Barca, Quevedo, and Tirso de Molina. He founded and directs the Golden Age Research Group (GRISO) at the University of Navarra, which is part of the macro-project Spanish Classical Theatrical Heritage funded by the Ministerial Program Consolider.

Arellano has authored or edited approximately 150 books and nearly 400 scientific articles. He co-founded journals such as Rilce (1985), La Perinola. Revista de Investigación Quevediana (1997), and Anuario Calderoniano (2008). He also directs the Institute of Tirso Studies, the Center for Indian Studies (with its Indian Library), and the Biblioteca Áurea Hispánica collection with Iberoamericana-Vervuert publishing house.

Scientific Awards:

• Corresponding member of the Chilean Academy of Language (2006)

Collaboration & Leadership: Arellano has been a member of the Editorial Board of journals like Ínsula, Edad de Oro, and Criticón. His international collaborations include visiting professorships at prestigious institutions across six continents, reflecting his global influence in Golden Age studies.