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Miguel Martínez is a Professor in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Chicago. He specializes in Spanish literature with a research focus on cultural and literary histories of early modern Spain and its colonial territories, including Latin America and the Philippines. His scholarly interests encompass topics such as war writing, popular culture, premodern revolts, and book history. He has published numerous works, including 'Front Lines: Soldiers’ Writing in the Early Modern Hispanic World' and 'Comuneros: El rayo y la semilla, 1520-1521', which delve into the writing practices and historical narratives of the period. He actively engages with both academic and public audiences, producing work that reflects on the intellectual legacies of key historical figures and events. Martínez has received several awards for his teaching excellence, including the Quantrell Award at the University of Chicago. He offers courses on various subjects related to Iberian literature and culture, including a critical exploration of Cervantes's 'Don Quixote'. His ongoing research includes projects that investigate the literary practices of colonial Manila and the role of artisans in Renaissance theater, further expanding the academic discourse on the interplay between culture, politics, and history.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Teaching and conducting research in Spanish literature, focusing on literary and cultural histories.
Department of Philosophy