Dr. Emma Greensmith

Biography

Emma Greensmith is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Classics at the University of Oxford and a Fellow and Tutor at St John’s College. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Peterhouse, Cambridge, where she also held a Research Fellowship at Jesus College. Dr. Greensmith has a strong focus on Greek literature, particularly in the context of late antiquity and imperial Greek poetry. Her research explores the transformations of epic poetry influenced by religious change and the politics surrounding Greek identity in the Roman Empire. Her notable publications include "Resurrection Homer: Imperial Greek Epic" and an edited volume on Quintus Smyrnaeus, among others. She is also working on a forthcoming book titled "Homer Bible: Essays Christian Greek Epic" that continues her exploration into literary responses of Hellenistic poetry and Christian literature. Dr. Greensmith teaches a variety of literature options for undergraduates, covering both Greek and Latin texts, and supervises graduate students in topics related to Greek epic and its reception. Her extensive publication record reflects her deep engagement with the intersections of literature and culture during ancient times.

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