Dr. Lisa Hau

Biography

Lisa Irene Hau is a Professor of Classics at the University of Glasgow, where she conducts extensive research in ancient historiography. Her primary focus is on the literary aspects of historical narratives and the genre of historiography itself. She is particularly interested in works that survive only in fragments and the significance they hold within the broader scope of historical study. Hau has published on Classical and Hellenistic Greek historiography and explores Greek historiography during the Roman Empire, as well as Roman historiography and literature. One of her notable monographs, 'Moral History', scrutinizes Greek historiography as a moral-didactic genre aimed at instructing readers on ethical behavior. Another significant work, 'Rethinking Hellenistic Historiography', argues against the traditional criticisms of certain Hellenistic authors and asserts their commitment to immersive historical writing. Hau supervises various research projects in historiography, incorporating themes such as moral concepts and narratology. At the postgraduate level, she convenes and teaches courses that engage deeply with Greek political thought and historiography. Additionally, she teaches undergraduate courses that cover a wide range of classical subjects, emphasizing the rich historical narratives of ancient Greece.

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