Dr. John Louis DiGaetani is a Professor of English at Hofstra University. He received his B.A from the University of Illinois, his M.A from Northern Illinois University, and his Ph.D from the University of Wisconsin.

His interests include modern British literature, modern American literature, opera, and the connections between literature and music. He is also director of Hofstra's London Program.

His publications include: 

• Wagner and Suicide
• Carlo Gozzi: A Life in the 18th Century Venetian Theater, an Afterlife in Opera.
• Money: Lure, Lore, and Literature, ed.
• Opera and the Golden West, ed.
• A Search for a Postmodern Theater: Interviews with Contemporary Playwrights.
• A Companion to Pirandello Studies, ed.
• Carlo Gozzi: Translations of "The Love of Three Oranges," "Turandot," and "The Snake Lady" with a Bio-Critical Introduction.
• Puccini the Thinker.
• An Invitation to the Opera.
• Penetrating Wagner's Ring: An Anthology, ed.
• Richard Wagner and the Modern British Novel.
• The Handbook of Executive Communication, ed.
• Writing for Action: A Guide for the Health Care Professional.
• Writing Out Loud: A Self-Guide Help to Clear Business Writing.

His essays have appeared in:

• Western European Stages
• The Drama Review
• Studies in American Drama--1945-present
• Modern Fiction Studies
• Pirandello Society Journal
• Opera Quarterly
• Opera News
• Opera Monthly
• Opera Canada
• The Opera Digest
• The New Orleans Review
• South Central Bulletin
• The Library Journal
• The Wall Street Journal
• Business Horizons
• Computer World
• The Journal of Business Communication
• The Journal of Accountancy
• The Italian American Tribune