Lucretius in Theory: literary-critical approaches to the De Rerum Natura
McEwan Hall Reception Room Old Medical School (Doorway 2)
Teviot Place Edinburgh
Edinburgh EH1 2QZ
United Kingdom
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- British Academy
- The Institute of Classical Studies
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This conference brings together leading scholars from the UK, Europe, and the US to explore and develop approaches to the interpretation of Lucretius’ De Rerum Natura. Recent reception-criticism has suggested that ‘modernity’ owes much to Lucretius; a central concern of this conference will be the extent to which the DRN is, accordingly, a suitable text to which to apply contemporary interpretative practices. The conference will consider, in particular, the value and/or limitations of modern critical theory alongside more traditional approaches. Papers will encompass a wide range of philological, literary-critical, and philosophical methodologies, and the boundaries and complementarities between these will be explored.
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A conference registration-fee of £20 (£10 for graduate students) applies. As space is limited, please book early to avoid disappointment. For further details, and for booking, please visit the conference website:
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