Maria Luisa DE RINALDIS

Maria Luisa DE RINALDIS is an Associate Professor of English Literature at the University of Salento (Italy), affiliated with the Department of Humanities. Her work focuses on Renaissance literature, Shakespearean studies, Victorian aesthetics, and translation theory. She holds a degree from Sapienza University of Rome (1989) and a Master's in Translation Studies from the University of Warwick (2002).

• Research Areas: Shakespeare's reception in Italy, Walter Pater's aesthetic philosophy, early modern translation practices, Victorian literature and cultural history

She serves as a prominent scholar in early modern studies, having served as Vice-President of the Italian Association of Shakespearean and Early Modern Studies (IASEMS) from 2018-2024. Her book Human Bodies and Divine Bodies: Character in Walter Pater (2010) established her as a leading voice in Pater studies. Teaching responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate courses on Shakespeare, Romanticism, and modernist literature.

Publications span peer-reviewed articles in journals like Lingue e Linguaggi, edited volumes on Shakespeare reception, and monographs exploring translation history. Professional activities include organizing academic conferences and contributing to editorial projects in literary studies.