Dr. Enrique García Santo Tomás

Biography

Enrique García Santo-Tomás is a scholar of early modern Spanish literature and culture, focusing on the dialogue between fictional forms and the development of science and technology in the Iberian Peninsula. He holds the Frank P. Casa Collegiate Professorship at the University of Michigan and has served in various administrative roles, including Head of the Spanish Section, Associate Chair, and Graduate Chair in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures. His recent work includes directing the Medieval and Early Modern Studies Program and contributing as General Editor of the journal Comedia Performance. García Santo-Tomás has taught at prestigious institutions, including Brown University, Middlebury College, and Queen's University. He has authored several influential books on Spanish literature and critical editions, including 'María de Zayas y la imaginación crítica' and 'Refracted Muse: Literature Optics Early Modern Spain.' His research interests encompass early modern Spanish literature, the impact of Baroque culture, and the aesthetics of the literary revolution during significant historical periods. He has received multiple awards and grants for his contributions to the humanities and is an active participant in various collaborative research projects.

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