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Paola Nasti is an Associate Professor in the Department of French and Italian at Northwestern University, specializing in Medieval Italian Literature and religious culture. She earned her PhD in Italian Studies from the University of Reading, where her doctoral research culminated in a book examining Dante's appropriation of biblical texts attributed to King Solomon. Nasti’s scholarly focus primarily lies in the intertextuality of Dante's work and biblical tradition, exploring manuscripts and the dissemination of ideas within medieval communities. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of Dante's theological representations and has co-edited volumes on Dante's commentary traditions. Her extensive teaching experience spans seventeen years at various universities, including Manchester and Reading, and has focused on contemporary Italian literature, cinema, and medieval culture. Nasti has received recognition for her teaching excellence, including awards for Outstanding Contribution to University Teaching and Learning. Her commitment to academic inquiry is reflected in her upcoming monograph dedicated to Dante’s interactions with mendicant friars.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Teaches courses on Medieval Italian Literature, supervises graduate dissertations, and contributes to academic discipline through research and publication.
Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.