Peter Mack Car Accident, Beloved Professor Peter Mack Has Passed Away

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Peter Mack Obituary, Death It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Peter Mack on Thursday, October 5th, in a car accident. Peter was not only a dedicated scholar but also an outstanding administrator, leaving an indelible mark on the academic community. From 2010 to 2014, Peter served as the esteemed director of the Warburg Institute.

He also held the distinguished positions of Head of the Department of English & Comparative Literary Studies and Chair of the Faculty of Arts. His active involvement in the Centre for the Study of the Renaissance showcased his passion for academic exploration. As a Fellow of the British Academy, he was a leading authority on the English and European Renaissance, with a unique focus on Shakespeare and Montaigne.

Peter’s scholarly contributions extended far and wide, impacting students and colleagues from various disciplines. His numerous books, including “Elizabethan Rhetoric: Theory and Practice” (2002), “Reading and Rhetoric in Montaigne and Shakespeare” (2010), “A History of Renaissance Rhetoric 1380-1620” (2011), and “Rhetoric’s Questions, Reading and Interpretation” (2017), stand as testaments to his intellectual prowess and dedication to his craft.

Details regarding the funeral and memorial event will be shared in due course. Our hearts go out to Peter Mack’s family in this difficult time. We mourn the loss of an exceptional scholar, mentor, and friend whose memory will forever inspire us.

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