Dr. Lauren Ginsberg

Biography

Lauren Ginsberg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classical Studies at Duke University, where she has been a faculty member since 2020. She also holds an appointment in the Department of Theater Studies since 2021. Her research specializes in Latin literature and Roman history, with a particular focus on the early empire. Professor Ginsberg's scholarly interests include Roman drama, epic poetry, historical poetry, and historiography, as well as theories of cultural social memory and intertextuality. Additionally, she investigates the reception of literature during the age of Nero and explores civil war narratives and metaphorical symbol systems. Her teaching encompasses not only the literature but also the language and culture of the early Roman Empire. Ginsberg has contributed significantly to her field through various publications, such as articles in the Classical Quarterly and the Classical Journal, which examine topics like Caesar's wordplay and its cultural implications. She has also been involved in funded research with grants from the Loeb Classical Library Foundation for her project on Claudia Octavia, the wife of Nero. Ginsberg holds a Ph.D. from Brown University, obtained in 2011.

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