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Sebastian Matzner is a Reader in Ancient & Comparative Literature at King's College London. He has a background in Greek and Latin languages, literature, theology, religious studies, and philosophy. Matzner completed his PhD in Classics and Comparative Literature at King's College London in 2012, where his thesis earned the University of Heidelberg's Prize in Classical Philology. He has held prestigious positions such as Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at the University of Oxford and has been involved in various academic initiatives, including serving as the Director of Queer@King's from 2017 to 2021. His research focuses on the interactions between ancient and modern literature, emphasizing comparative criticism and the dialogue between classical texts and contemporary debates. He has published extensively on topics such as literary theory, poetics, and queer theory in ancient literature. Matzner teaches a range of modules on rhetoric, poetics, and literary theory and provides PhD supervision in related areas. He is an elected member of the Young Academy within the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences, recognizing his contributions to the field.
King's College London • London, ENG
Teaching and researching in Ancient and Comparative Literature.
University of Oxford • Oxford, ENG
Conducted research in the Faculty of Classics.
University of Exeter • Exeter, ENG
Lectured on Latin Language and Literature.
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