Miklos Peti

Miklos Peti is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Literatures and Cultures at the Institute of English Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Károli Gáspár Reformed University in Budapest, Hungary. With a PhD in English literature from the University of Szeged (2007), his academic career spans multiple institutions including the University of Pécs and József Attila High School. His scholarly work focuses on the intersections between early modern English literature, classical reception, and Milton studies, with particular expertise in the reception of Greek epic and lyric in Renaissance literature.

• PhD (2007): English literature, 'Homeric interpretations in 16th–17th century English literature' from University of Szeged
• MA (2002): Ancient Greek from University of Szeged
• MA (2001): Comparative literature from University of Szeged
• MA (1998): English language and literature from University of Szeged

Peti's research centers on early modern English literature with a special focus on the reception of classical works, particularly Greek epic and lyric poetry, in 16th-17th century England. His scholarship explores Milton's engagement with classical traditions, examining how Homeric elements were transformed in Paradise Lost and other works. He investigates textual criticism through the lens of hypertextuality and orality-literacy transitions, while also examining Milton's reception in various historical periods including the Augustan age and modernism. His work bridges literary analysis with cultural history, particularly regarding how classical traditions were transmitted and transformed across centuries.

Analysis of Peti's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on Milton studies, particularly examining Paradise Lost through multiple lenses including classical reception, translation history, and performance studies. His work demonstrates growing interest in Cold War-era Milton reception in Eastern Europe, as seen in his 2022 book 'Paradise from behind the Iron Curtain.' The publications show interdisciplinary connections between literary studies, theater history, and cultural politics, with increasing attention to Hungarian contexts of literary reception. His scholarship combines close textual analysis with broader cultural and historical frameworks.

• Publication of the year KRE BTK (2020)
• Instructor of the Year KRE BTK (2019)
• 3rd place, youth performance competition (2013)
• ESSE Bursary (2014, 2017, 2020)

Peti has served as an opponent in doctoral defenses for dissertations including 'The 1608 King Lear Quarto in Context' (2010) and 'Protean Vicissitude and Milton's Paradise Lost' (2012). His research has been supported by significant grants including the János Bolyai Research Scholarship (2011-2014) and the OTKA-funded project for the critical edition of the Hungarian translation of Paradise Lost (2012-2016). He has coordinated international research projects, including a joint initiative between the University of Hull and University of Szeged (2000-2001), demonstrating his capacity for collaborative scholarship across national boundaries.

As a member of the editorial board for The AnaChronisT, Peti contributes to academic publishing in English studies. His professional affiliations include the Hungarian Society for the Study of English (HUSSE), Milton Society of America, Hungarian Society of Ancient Studies, and Renaissance Society of America, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work. He has organized significant academic events, notably the 'Milton Through the Centuries' international conference in 2008, and has presented his research at numerous international venues across Europe and North America.