Peter Demetz (born Petr Demetz; October 21, 1922) is an American literature scholar of Germany and a

Sterling Professor Sterling Professor, the highest academic rank at Yale University, is awarded to a tenured faculty member considered the best in his or her field. It is akin to the rank of university professor at other universities. The appointment, made by the ...

emeritus at

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, and also a published author. He was formerly the Craig Distinguished Visiting Professor at

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. Demetz turned 100 in October 2022.

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