Javier Alonso Prieto

Javier Alonso Prieto is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Spanish Literature and Literary Theory and Comparative Literature at the University of Valladolid. His academic profile reflects a specialized focus on contemporary Spanish literary production with particular emphasis on gender studies and trans* narratives within historical contexts.

His research interests center on:

• Trans* studies in Spanish literature and history
• Fragmentarism in contemporary Hispanic narrative
• Gender representation in post-Franco Spain
• Rhetorical analysis of marginalized historical figures
• Postmodern literary theory applications

Analysis of his publication record reveals a sustained scholarly trajectory examining the intersection of gender identity and historical representation, particularly through the lens of figures like Florencio Pla Meseguer, a trans* guerrilla fighter during the Franco regime. His work consistently bridges literary criticism with social justice frameworks, exploring how contemporary Spanish narrative engages with historical memory and marginalized identities.

His scholarly recognition includes the 1st Doctoral Thesis Excellence Award from the Equality Commission of the University of Valladolid (2021).

Dr. Alonso Prieto actively participates in significant research initiatives including the multi-year project 'Semantic variation and communities of practice in social networks' (2024-2028) and holds a UVA Postdoctoral Contract (2025-2027). He has organized major academic events such as the International Conference on 'The Cracks in Fiction: Fragmentarism and Fractality in Contemporary Hispanic Narrative' (2021) and presented at the AÑLIV Ibero-American Rhetoric Meeting (2024).