Jorge Luis Castillo

Professor Jorge Luis Castillo is a faculty member in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University (1995). His research focuses on 19th-20th century Spanish-American literature, with specialization in Hispanic Modernismo and Posmodernismo, poetry studies, and contemporary literary theory. Current projects include a study on 20th-21st century Nicaraguan poetry from Posmodernismo to contemporary works.

• Education: Ph.D., Harvard University (1995)

Research emphasizes Romanticism, Avant-Garde movements, and the works of key figures like Rubén Darío. His scholarly publications include monographs on Julio Herrera y Reissig and studies on Darío's influence. Creative works include PEN Club Award-winning short story collections like La vida vulgar and La virgen de los boleros.

• Awards: Two PEN Club Awards (2004, 2015)