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Valentina Denzel is an Associate Professor of French Literature with a specialization in 17th and 18th-century literature, located in the Department of Romance and Classical Studies at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on Italian and French Literatures from the 15th to the 18th centuries, as well as Queer Gender Studies, narratology, and the Querelle des femmes. Denzel's analysis includes works such as the notable book 'Les mille et un visages de la virago', published in 2016 by Garnier Classique, which examines the representation of woman warriors throughout the Middle Ages and the Enlightenment, considering both political and historical contexts. Her current book project explores the influence of the Marquis de Sade on punk and post-punk movements, as well as the role of punk-porn feminism and comic books in France and the UK. Denzel is involved in various academic endeavors, including organizing film festivals and conferences that enhance the understanding of French and Italian cultural history within educational frameworks.
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