Miklos Fenyves

Miklos Fenyves is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dutch Studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Gáspár Károli Reformed University. Born in Budapest in 1974, he holds a PhD in literary studies from the University of Szeged (2006) with a dissertation on Thomas Bernhard's prose. His academic background includes MA degrees in German language and literature (1998, JATE), Hungarian language and literature (2000, University of Szeged), and Dutch Studies (2001, ELTE).

Dr. Fenyves is a multilingual scholar with C2 proficiency in German and Dutch, C1 in English and French. His research focuses on Dutch and Flemish literature, literary translation, and Austrian literature, with particular expertise in Thomas Bernhard's works. His publication record spans from 1999 to 2023, demonstrating sustained scholarly activity in Central European literary studies.

His research output shows a consistent focus on Austrian and German-language literature, with particular emphasis on narrative theory and literary analysis. His recent work has expanded to include contemporary European authors like Stefan Hertman, while maintaining his longstanding interest in 20th century Central European literary traditions. His scholarship often bridges Hungarian and German-language literary cultures.

As an academic, Fenyves has contributed significantly to edited volumes on Austro-Hungarian literary and cultural history, including 'Habsburg bewegt: Topografien der Österreichisch-Ungarischen Monarchie' (2013) and 'Utak és kalauzok. Változatok az Osztrák-Magyar Monarchia topográfiájára' (2012). His work demonstrates deep engagement with the cultural topography of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire.