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Dr Serena Vandi is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Oxford's Department of Italian, specializing in Dante Alighieri and Carlo Emilio Gadda. Her research examines the intersection of satire, power, and truth in literature with a focus on anti-fascist works. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Leeds and has taught Italian language and literature at various levels, including Dante studies and crime fiction.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Italian (University of Leeds)
- Diploma of the Collegio Superiore (University of Bologna)
- M.A. and B.A. in Italian Literature (University of Bologna)
Research interests span Medieval and Twentieth-century Italian literature, with emphasis on:
- Intertextuality between Dante and Gadda
- Political satire as resistance
- Formal structures in anti-fascist narratives
Publications include the monograph *Satura: Varietà per verità in Dante e Gadda* (2021) and edited volumes like *Gadda Transmissions* (forthcoming 2023). She organizes international conferences on Dante and Gadda, including the *Alma Dante* series and events at Oxford and Leeds.
Award-winning academic activities include editorial roles for *The Italianist* and leadership in the Society for Italian Studies. Dissemination efforts include public lectures and podcasts translating scholarly work to broader audiences.
