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Kelly Writer's House, 13th Annual Marathon Reading featuring Emily Wilson's Odyssey Translation

Apr 25, 2019 at

Each year, the Hub selects a book to read aloud, straight through from beginning to end. We celebrate the book with extravagant decorations, food, and props all derived from the text.

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Grad Student Conference: The Popular In Classical Antiquity

Apr 26, 2019 at -

For news, program, and updates regarding this conference, please visit our conference website:  https://popularupenn.wordpress.com/ 



CLASSICAL STUDIES “FACULTEA” with Prof. Thomas Tartaron

Mar 28, 2019 at -

All undergraduates welcome! Come chat with Prof. Tartaron about his interests and experiences — from his work leading the Saronic Harbors Archaeological Research Project, his study… Read More



Classical Reception Series: India Halstead, UPENN “Translating Cultures: Irish Colonialism, Greek Tragedy and the Monochrome Lens”

Apr 26, 2019 at -



Classical Reception Series: Rita Copeland, UPENN, "Classical Reception in English Literature & Ovid in the Middle Ages” [discussion]"

Apr 19, 2019 at -



Classical Reception Series: Nikolas Churik, Princeton, "Everyday Exegesis?: The Use of Proverbs in Eustathios’ Parekbolai on the Iliad"

Apr 12, 2019 at -



Classical Reception Series: Aleksander Musial, Princeton, "Carving Classics: Gustav III’s Marble Muses And the Making of the Past in the 18th Century"

Mar 22, 2019 at -



CLASSICAL STUDIES STUDENT MIXER

Mar 21, 2019 at -

The “Classics Board” invites you to take some time out for drinks and nibbles Thursday evening, March 21.

Get to know other students in the department — undergrads, postbaccs, and grads, including… Read More



Emily Wilson @Penn Lightbulb Cafe, "Translating the Odyssey: Why and How"

Mar 19, 2019 at

Emily Wilson will talk about her goals in re-translating this much-translated poem, including her approach to verse form, style, pace, repetition, and characterization.



The Odyssey: A staged Reading & Discussion with Emily Wilson

Mar 15, 2019 at -

Join the Aquila Theatre and Emily Wilson for a staged reading of an abbreviated version of Wilson’s translation; and a post-show discussion with the translator.

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