Jesús Revelles Esquirol

Dr. Jesús Revelles Esquirol serves as a Tenured Senior Lecturer in the Department of Catalan Philology and General Linguistics at the University of the Balearic Islands, where he also holds the position of Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy and Arts. Based in Majorca, he maintains an active teaching schedule across multiple programs including the Degree in Catalan Language and Literature, Master's Degree in Teacher Training, and Master's Degree in Linguistic and Literary Competence: Research and Teaching.

His research focuses on Catalan literary history with particular emphasis on Iberian cultural connections, especially between Catalan and Portuguese literary traditions. Dr. Revelles has established himself as a leading scholar in Catalan-Portuguese literary relations, examining historical connections through journals like Ponent and analyzing figures such as Josep Pla, Joan Estelrich, and Humberto Pelágio. His work often explores how Catalan cultural diplomacy engaged with Portuguese intellectuals during pivotal historical moments, including the Wilsonian period after World War I.

His publication record reveals consistent scholarly output examining Iberian literary connections, with particular attention to the translation and circulation of literary works between Catalan and Portuguese cultures. The research demonstrates increasing sophistication in analyzing historical contexts while maintaining a consistent focus on literary relations between the Iberian cultures. His more recent work has expanded to consider contemporary implications of historical Iberian connections.

Dr. Revelles is an active member of the Contemporary Literature: Theoretical and Comparative Studies (LiCETC) research group, contributing to collaborative projects examining comparative literary history. His academic service includes significant contributions to the Faculty of Philosophy and Arts as Vice-Dean, demonstrating institutional leadership alongside his scholarly work.

His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and graduate levels, with courses including Theory of Literature, Theories of Literary Criticism, Catalan Literature in Romantic and Realist Periods, and supervision of Final Degree Projects and Master's Theses. This diverse teaching load reflects his broad expertise across literary history, theory, and criticism within the Catalan literary tradition.