Dr. Enza De Francisci

Biography

Enza De Francisci is a Senior Lecturer in Translation Studies at the University of Glasgow, where she has been teaching since 2017. She holds a BA in Modern European Studies and an MA in Italian Studies, along with a PhD focused on the transition of women's roles in the works of Sicilian authors Giovanni Verga and Luigi Pirandello. Her research examines the representation of women in literature and theatre, particularly through the lens of Henrik Ibsen's 'Doll's House'. She is the author of the book 'The 'New' Woman in Verga and Pirandello: Page to Stage' and has co-edited editions that discuss the relationships between Shakespeare, Italian theatre, and various literary and cultural dialogues. De Francisci has received multiple grants for her research and has worked on various projects examining translation and performance cultures. She has been involved in editorial work and peer review for numerous academic journals and publishers, and has presented her work at various international conferences. Additionally, she has contributed to teaching Translation Studies within the MSc program and oversees a joint graduate school initiative with Nankai University.

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