Professor Dr. Fiona Macintosh

Biography

Professor Fiona Macintosh is an Emeritus Professor of Classical Reception and a Senior Research Fellow at St Hilda's College, University of Oxford. She holds degrees from the University of Leeds and King’s College, University of London where she completed her Ph.D. in Classics and Comparative Literature. Her research focuses on Greek drama and its reception in the modern world, notably examining intersections in classical literature and contemporary practice, including dance and modern theatre. Professor Macintosh has published extensively on topics such as Greek tragedy, the history of theatre in Ireland and Britain, and the vernacular translations of Greek and Roman drama. She has contributed scholarly articles and book chapters to various collections, addressing themes like the staging of classical plays and their adaptations, particularly in the context of modern interpretations. As a figure in the academic community, she actively engages in discussions surrounding the impact of classical literature on contemporary artistic expressions and education, particularly in relation to Greek and Roman drama.

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