Dr. Maria José Blanco

Biography

Maria José Blanco is a senior lecturer and researcher at King’s College London, specializing in contemporary Spanish women writers and the genre of life-writing. Her work explores the narratives and experiences of Spanish women authors, illuminating their significant contributions to literature and cultural discourse. Her research delves into themes of identity, memory, and agency, highlighting how life-writing serves as a powerful medium for self-expression and social commentary. She is a member of the Spanish Department as part of the Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American Department under the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at King’s College London since 2008. Maria has worked as a lecturer at various universities, including University College London, Royal Holloway University of London, School of Advanced Study, and Queen Mary University of London. She collaborates with the Spanish Embassy, Instituto Cervantes, Institut Ramon Llull, and Instituto Camoes in organizing seminar series, conferences, and talks. Additionally, she is a member of the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Women’s Writing, where she convenes Spanish Seminars and leads a Reading Group. Maria José is also part of the Motherhood and Post-1968 European Literature Network and serves as the Managing Editor of the Journal of Romance Studies.

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