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EME in Conversation: A People's History of Classics

03 June 2020, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

A People's History of Classics: cover

EME are pleased to host a live Q&A with Edith Hall and Henry Stead about the publication of their new book 'A People's History of Classics: Class and Greco-Roman Antiquity in Britain and Ireland 1689 to 1939'

This event is free.

Event Information

Open to

All

Availability

Yes

Cost

Free

Organiser

Early Modern Exchanges

Location

IAS Common Ground
South Wing, Wilkins Building
UCL, Gower Street
London
WC1E 6BT

We are pleased to host a live Q&A with Prof Edith Hall and Dr Henry Stead about the publication of their new book 'A People's History of Classics: Class and Greco-Roman Antiquity in Britain and Ireland 1689 to 1939'.

Edith and Henry will discuss their book with Anthony Walker-Cook from UCL English Department, and they will then take questions from the audience. 

The talk will be followed by drinks and further informal discussion. All are welcome but please book to attend.

This discussion is arranged by the Centre for Early Modern Exchanges, part of the Institute of Advanced Studies.

About the Speakers

Edith Hall

Professor at Classics Department, King's College London

Her original specialism was ancient Greek literature, but she has been trying to reconcile her interests in Classics and in Labour History ever since the 1984-5 Miners' Strike.

More about Edith Hall

Henry Stead

Lecturer at School of Classics, University of St Andrews

His research interests are Roman poetry and drama and its reception in the modern world; Classical Reception Studies, especially with regard to social class and communism.

More about Henry Stead