Dr. Panagiotis Roilos

Biography

Panagiotis Roilos holds the George Seferis Professorship of Modern Greek Studies and Comparative Literature in the Department of the Classics at Harvard University. His research interests encompass various domains such as postclassical Greek literature and culture, comparative poetics, reception studies, cultural politics, cognitive historical anthropology, and critical theory. These areas reflect his interdisciplinary approach and commitment to exploring the intersections of literature and culture across different periods and contexts. With a focus on how literature interacts with cultural and political landscapes, he brings a nuanced perspective to the study of Greek literature. Roilos has contributed significantly to the field through various publications and lectures, making him a prominent figure in contemporary Greek studies and comparative literature.

Research Interests