Lucretius in Theory: literary-critical approaches to the De Rerum Natura

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: