Dr. Rolf Peter Janz

Biography

Rolf-Peter Janz is a Professor of Modern German Literature at the Faculty of Philosophy and Humanities at Freie Universität Berlin. He studied German philology, English studies, philosophy, and general and comparative literary studies at institutions in Kiel, Leeds, and Berlin. Janz completed his doctorate in 1972 and habilitation in 1976. He has held various academic positions, including scientific assistant, assistant professor (1972-1976), and professor since 1979. He has been a visiting professor at numerous universities internationally, including the University of Kansas and the University of Pennsylvania. His research interests encompass Classical and Romantic literature, literature and culture of the Fin de siècle and the Weimar Republic, literary theory, and aesthetics. Janz has published extensively on these topics and has edited volumes concerning German literature. He has also been involved in numerous academic committees and initiatives, enhancing research in his field.

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