Dr. Adele Scafuro

Biography

Adele Scafuro is a Professor in the Classics Department at Brown University, with a focus on the intersections of law, civic institutions, social life, and performance in Greek literature and history. She has over 25 years of experience studying Athenian law and has authored significant work, such as 'Forensic Stage: Settling Disputes Graeco-Roman New Comedy', which explores legal scenarios in New Comedy through the lens of Attic orators. Her contributions to the field also include translations and essays on notable Greek works, appearing in various academic collections. Scafuro's research interests extend to ancient law, Greek epigraphy, and the performance aspect of Athenian legal procedures. She has received numerous fellowships and grants for her research endeavors from institutions like the American School of Classical Studies at Athens and the Loeb Classical Library Foundation. In addition to her teaching and research, she has delivered lectures internationally, including notable visits to Japan and Germany. Scafuro's dedication to her field is also evident through her involvement in various academic committees, and she serves as a member of the American Philological Association.

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