Franco Moretti
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Summary
Franco Moretti was born on January 1, 1950[1], in Sondrio[2]. He has worked as an essayist[3], sociologist[4], literary critic[5], classical scholar[6], and academic[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (866 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Luigi Moretti[9]
- Country of citizenship: Italy[10]
- Occupation: university teacher[11], literary scholar[12], philologist[13]
- Field of work: English-language literature[14], comparative literature[15]
- Employer: Columbia University[16], Stanford University[17]
- Educated at: Sapienza University of Rome[18]
- Notable work: Il romanzo[19], Far Country[20]
- Award received: National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism[21]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family name: Moretti[24]
- Given name: Franco[25]
- Professorship: Danily C. and Laura Louise Bell Professorship in the Humanities[26]
- Official website: https://profiles.stanford.edu/franco-moretti[27]
- Work location: Stanford[28]
- Relative: Pietro Moretti[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[30], English[31]
- Affiliation: Stanford University English Department[32]
- Sibling: Nanni Moretti[33]
- Writing language: Italian[34], English[35]
Why It Matters
Franco Moretti has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Franco Moretti born?
Franco Moretti was born in Sondrio[2].
Who were Franco Moretti's parents?
Franco Moretti's father was Luigi Moretti[9].
What did Franco Moretti do for work?
Franco Moretti worked as an essayist[3], sociologist[4], literary critic[5], classical scholar[6], and academic[7].
Where did Franco Moretti go to school?
Franco Moretti was educated at Sapienza University of Rome[18].
What awards did Franco Moretti receive?
Honors received include National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism[21].