Lettere Italiane

Lettere Italiane is a scholarly journal dedicated to Italian literature, founded in 1949 by Vittore Branca and Giovanni Getto. Published by the historic Florentine publishing house Leo S. Olschki, the journal has long been a leading voice in Italian literary studies, with an editorial focus that extends to broader European cultural contexts. Its editorial offices are shared between the Italian literature departments of the University of Padua and the University of Turin, reflecting a strong academic foundation. The journal is currently directed by Carlo Ossola and Carlo Delcorno, supported by a distinguished editorial committee that includes Gian Luigi Beccaria, Cesare De Michelis, Maria Luisa Doglio, Giorgio Ficara, Marc Fumaroli, Giulio Lepschy, Jean Starobinski, and Gilberto Pizzamiglio, who serves as editor. Each issue typically features sections such as Articles, Notes and Press Reviews, Manuscript News, Book Reviews, Information Bulletin, Reading Recommendations, and Books Received. In addition to the journal itself, two book series are associated with it: Biblioteca di Lettere italiane and Saggi di Lettere italiane. The journal is archived in CLOCKSS and indexed in JSTOR, NLM Catalog, and Scopus, ensuring its availability to researchers worldwide.

Lettere Italiane was founded in 1949 by Vittore Branca and Giovanni Getto, two prominent Italian literary scholars. From its inception, the journal focused primarily on Italian literature while also engaging with broader European cultural and literary currents. Published by the renowned Florentine publishing house Leo S. Olschki, the journal quickly established itself as a key forum for scholarly debate in Italian literary studies. Over the decades, it has maintained a strong academic orientation, with editorial responsibilities shared between the Italian literature departments of the University of Padua and the University of Turin. The journal has been led by distinguished directors, including Carlo Ossola and Carlo Delcorno, and has benefited from the expertise of an international editorial committee. Its structure includes regular sections such as Articles, Notes and Press Reviews, Manuscript News, Book Reviews, Information Bulletin, Reading Recommendations, and Books Received. In addition to the journal, two book series have been developed under its aegis: Biblioteca di Lettere italiane and Saggi di Lettere italiane. The journal is archived in CLOCKSS and indexed in major databases like JSTOR, NLM Catalog, and Scopus, ensuring its continued accessibility for future generations of scholars.

• 1949

  Founded by Vittore Branca and Giovanni Getto

• Published by Leo S. Olschki

• Editorial offices shared between University of Padua and University of Turin

• Two book series established: Biblioteca di Lettere italiane and Saggi di Lettere italiane

• Archived in CLOCKSS and indexed in JSTOR, NLM Catalog, Scopus

A prestigious academic journal for Italian literature and European culture, published by a historic Italian publishing house.

• Lettere Italiane journal

  Academic journal on Italian literature

• Biblioteca di Lettere italiane

  Book series associated with the journal

• Saggi di Lettere italiane

  Book series associated with the journal

1. 1Wikidata entry for Lettere Italianewikidata.org
2. 2French Wikipedia article on Lettere italianefr.wikipedia.org
3. 3Official websiteolschki.it