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Theodore Ell is an Honorary Lecturer at the Australian National University, where he focuses on Australian, English, and Italian literature. He obtained his PhD in 2010 from the University of Sydney, after studying modern literature and languages. Theodore's major project includes a new authorized biography of Australian poet Les Murray, and he has published analysis of Murray's writing style in Australian Literary Studies. His recent work includes the book 'Lebanon Days,' detailing the social, cultural, and political upheaval in Lebanon, which received recognition at the ACT Book of the Year awards in 2025. He also won the 2021 Calibre Essay Prize for his essay 'Façades Lebanon,' recounting experiences during the Beirut port explosion. His research interests lie in Italian and Australian literature, the literature of Lebanon and the Levant, and literary representations of conflict and resilience. In addition, Theodore has contributed to various literary journals and anthologies, has translated works from renowned Italian poets and philosophers, and co-founded the international literature journal Contrappasso Magazine. He has been actively providing guest lectures at prestigious institutions including the University of Florence and Downing College, Cambridge.
Australian National University • Canberra
Responsible for teaching and conducting research in the areas of Australian and Italian literature.
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