Dr. Daniel Aguirre Oteiza

Biography

Daniel Aguirre-Oteiza is a Professor in the Romance Languages and Literatures Department, specializing in Modern Spanish literature and culture from the 18th to the 21st century. His research encompasses Spanish, Latin American, and U.S. poetry, as well as literary translation and modernist studies. Aguirre-Oteiza's scholarly contributions focus on the interplay between poetry and cultural memory, especially in relation to traumatic historical events such as the Spanish Civil War. His notable work, 'Ghostly Poetry: History Memory Exiled Spanish Republican Poets', critiques the conventional narrative of literary history through the lens of exilic poetry. Currently, Aguirre-Oteiza is investigating the socio-cultural implications of non-standard translations in contemporary Spain, especially in light of recent political identity discourses. He has also contributed to the field with translations of various prominent authors and the publication of several poetry collections. His courses include translation workshops and discussions on significant historical topics, like the Spanish Civil War, reflecting his deep academic engagement with his research areas.

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