Dr. Anthony D Elia

Biography

Anthony D'Elia is a Professor in the Department of History at Queen's University, specializing in the Italian Renaissance and its intellectual, cultural, and social history. He received his Ph.D. in History from Harvard University and has a strong background in Classics, holding a B.A. from Trinity College Dublin. D'Elia's research primarily focuses on the reception of classical antiquity in the Renaissance, exploring themes of pagan philosophy, religion, and the complexities of social identity such as masculinity, gender, and violence. He teaches courses on Western Civilization, the Renaissance, and advanced Latin and Greek literature, often centering on significant authors like Cicero, Livy, and Virgil. His notable publications include 'Pagan Virtue in a Christian World' and 'Sudden Terror: The Plot to Murder Pope Paul II,' which reflect his deep engagement with Renaissance culture and humanist thought. D'Elia is currently completing a book on Petrarch's reception in Renaissance Rome, which examines the intertwining of violence and intellectual response in the context of Petrarch’s writings. He is committed to advancing the study of Renaissance history and its lasting implications on contemporary thought and society.

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