Dr. Peter Mann

Instructor

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Biography

Peter Mann is a writer and historian specializing in Modern Europe. He is the author of the novel 'TORQUED MAN' (Harper, 2022), which tells the story of an Irish spy leading a double life in wartime Berlin, and was named a notable book by The New Yorker in 2022. His forthcoming novel, 'WORLD PACIFIC', is set to be published by HarperCollins in August 2025. Mann's research interests focus on 19th- and 20th-century literature and history, particularly where they intersect with politics and absurdism. He is also a cartoonist, with work featured in publications like Baffler and Brick, and currently publishes comics on his Substack titled 'The Quixote Syndrome'. At Stanford, Mann teaches in the Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) program, covering foundational literature and the history of art across diverse epochs. His teaching experience includes the Stanford residential freshman humanities program, Structured Liberal Education, and various courses in Stanford Continuing Studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2012-09-01 — Present

Master of Liberal Arts Program • Stanford University

Lecturing in the Master of Liberal Arts program, with a focus on literature, history, and art.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.