Luis Bague Quilez

Luis Bague Quilez is a Full Professor of Spanish Literature at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He holds a doctorate from the Universidad de Alicante (2005) with a thesis on late 20th-century Spanish poetry. His research focuses on literary theory, comparative literature, and the intersection of poetry with cultural and social issues. Formerly a Ramón y Cajal researcher, he is a prominent figure in contemporary Spanish poetry and literary criticism.

Educational Background:

• Licenciado en Filología Hispánica (Universidad de Alicante)
• PhD in Spanish Philology (Universidad de Alicante, 2005)

Research Interests:

• Modern Spanish poetry and its socio-political dimensions
• Literary theory and aesthetic genealogies
• Cultural identity in Mediterranean literature
• Interdisciplinary studies on poetry and cinema
• Analysis of advertising discourse in literature

Key Contributions:

• Edited 14 issues of the poetry journal Ex Libris (1999–2015)
• Published over 12 poetry collections, novels, and critical essays
• Recipient of major literary awards including the Premio Hiperión (2007) and Premio de la Crítica (2018)
• Member of research groups such as the History and Theory of Literature and Grupo de Estudios de Literatura Española (GELITE)

Awards & Honors:

• Premio de Poesía Joven 'Antonio Carvajal' (2002)
• Premio Ojo Crítico (2003)
• Premio Internacional Gerardo Diego (2006)
• Premio Hiperión (2007)
• Premio Emilio Alarcos (2013)
• Premio de la Crítica Valenciana (2023)

Additional Roles:

• Codirector of Ex Libris literary journal
• Editor of numerous poetry anthologies and critical volumes
• Active contributor to cultural projects exploring digital humanities and museology