Patrizia Di Patre is an accomplished Italo-Ecuadorian philologist and literary critic known for her extensive contributions to the study of medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque literature and culture in Europe and the Americas. With a doctorate in letters from the University of Florence and a doctorate in philosophy from the Pontificia Università Urbaniana, her remarkable academic journey has paved the way for a distinguished career. Notably, she has shed light on Ecuador’s early literary heritage and organized international academic events while serving as a professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador. Her prolific research and numerous publications underscore her expertise in the field of literature and cultural studies.
Education
Patrizia Di Patre’s academic journey is marked by her dedication to scholarly pursuits and her pursuit of advanced degrees. She earned her doctorate in letters from the prestigious University of Florence in 1989, laying the foundation for her expertise in literature and cultural studies. Building upon this, she further expanded her academic horizons by completing a doctorate in philosophy at the Pontificia Università Urbaniana. These two advanced degrees underscore her commitment to a multifaceted approach to her research, combining her passion for literature with a philosophical perspective. Patrizia Di Patre’s academic achievements have paved the way for her distinguished career in the fields of philology, literary criticism, and cultural studies, where her expertise continues to shine through her extensive publications and contributions.
Teaching Career
Patrizia Di Patre’s teaching career is a testament to her dedication to sharing her vast knowledge and expertise with the next generation of scholars. As a professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the academic landscape in the country. Her commitment to education extends beyond her primary institution, as she has also collaborated with other esteemed Ecuadorian institutions, such as the National Polytechnic School and the Central University of Ecuador. Through her lectures, seminars, and mentorship, Di Patre has not only imparted valuable insights into literature and cultural studies but has also inspired and nurtured the intellectual growth of her students. Her role as an educator has left an indelible mark on the academic community, contributing to the development of a new generation of scholars who carry forward her passion for literary exploration and cultural understanding.
Publications
- Un ordine irrefutabile: Dante e il cursus (Dante: rivista internazionale di studi su Dante Alighieri, 2017)
- Literatura a latere del Setecientos ecuatoriano (Bulletin hispanique, 2015)
- Sancho elocuente, Sancho listo, Sancho sincero. Socialidad conturbadora en el Quijote (Anales cervantinos, 2015) – doi:10.3989/anacervantinos.2015.
- Góngora, Jacinto de Evia y La Virgen del Panecillo en Quito (Anales de Literatura Hispanoamericana, 2009)
- Los pecados capitales en la corte: Antonio de Guevara y su Aviso de privados (Nueva Revista de Filología Hispánica, 2006)
- Un cursus geometrico? L’impalcatura nascosta della prosa ritmica dantesca nelle Epistole (I-XIII) (Deutsches Dante-Jahrbuch, 2011) – doi:10.1515/dante-2011-0115.
- Le ragioni pitagoriche del cursus dantesco (Linguistica e letteratura, 2013)