Natalie Francis

Born and raised in sunny California, Natalie received her BA in Classics (Greek & Latin) and English (Interdisciplinary Studies in Classical Worlds) from Stanford University and her MSt in Greek and Latin Languages and Literature from the Univeristy of Oxford (St Hilda's College). Natalie researches unruly embodiments of Greek and Roman comedy and elegy in/as diasporic Italian drama and lit. 

Research focus: unruly embodiments of elegy and comedy in (post)fascist Italy; Faustian narratives; contemporary Italian literature (Elena Ferrante; Jolanda Insana; Erminia dell'Oro; Igiaba Scego); transcultural Italian studies; Italian film; world performance studies

Languages: English, Ancient Greek, Latin, Learning: German (beginner), Italian (beginner)