Zoltán Simon Lajos

Zoltán Simon Lajos is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Ancient and Classical Studies, affiliated with the Latin Department at Eötvös Loránd University. His work bridges Latin literature and Neo-Latin studies, focusing on pastoral poetry and classical reception.

Research Interests: Specializing in Latin literature, Dr. Simon Lajos explores the bucolic genre through figures like T. Calpurnius Siculus and Ovidius, analyzing their influence on Neo-Latin poetry. His research spans classical reception, literary adaptation, and pastoral allegory.

Publications: His scholarship includes studies on Claudian's reception, Ovidian exhibitions, and Neo-Latin pastoral works. A recurring theme involves the intersection of political representation and poetic innovation in classical and Renaissance contexts.

Academic Activities: Beyond publications, he contributes to institutional reports and book reviews, maintaining active involvement in classical scholarship communities.