Dr. Cynthia Liu

Biography

Cynthia Liu is an Instructor at the University of Oxford, specializing in Classics. She holds a BA from Baylor University, an MSt from the University of Oxford, and a DPhil from the University of Oxford. Liu's research interests include Ancient Greek and Latin, particularly focusing on Greek poetry, the philosophical works of Plato, and themes in Ritual and Renaissance early modern reception. Her work also encompasses Global Classics, examining how classical themes resonate across different cultures and eras. Liu has published several articles, contributing significantly to the fields of Greco-Roman studies. Notable publications include 'Profaning Vision: Re-evaluating images Plato’s philosophy use mystery language' in the Journal of Greco-Roman Studies and 'The Haunting Voice of Rabidity Captivity: Sources Inventions in Ovid’s Hecuba Narrative' in Classical World. She has co-authored works such as 'Enea Silvio Piccolomini’s Chrysis: Introduction, Text, Translation, Commentary' and 'Virgil, Aeneid 1: Text, Translation, Commentary' with esteemed colleagues. Liu's academic pursuits reflect her deep engagement with classical texts and their lasting impact on modern scholarship.

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