Dr. Silvia Amarante

Biography

Silvia Amarante is a PhD student at the University of Copenhagen, focusing her research on Pseudotranslations and Pseudobiblia within the context of Italian Literature. Her project examines metafictional strategies related to the concept of translation, specifically through the lens of Italian Nineteenth-century texts that explore themes of national identity and cultural representation. Amarante's research investigates the lack of a consistent tradition in the Italian novel, particularly in the absence of a unified national language, leading authors to draw inspiration from foreign realities and utilize the trope of translation. By analyzing primary texts, she sheds light on aspects associated with postmodern literature. Her studies delve into the notion of fictive source texts and the implications of 'pseudobiblia' in literary discourse, particularly focusing on works from authors such as Manzoni, Foscolo, Cuoco, and Settembrini. Her interests encompass Pseudotranslation, Literary Hoaxes, Translation Studies, and the processes of literary and national identity in Italian Studies.

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