Dr. Micaela Janan

Biography

Micaela W. Janan is a Professor in the Department of Classical Studies at Duke University, where she has been teaching since 2010. Her academic focus is primarily on Latin literature, with particular emphasis on Latin poetry and theories of identity within antiquity, including feminist and psychoanalytic approaches. Janan's scholarship explores various facets of Latin poetic texts, often considering the intersection of gender and identity in classical literature. Her recent publications include insightful analyses of Ovid's 'Metamorphoses,' where she investigates the construction of epic narrative in relation to pastoral themes and political commentary, as well as exploring models of fatherhood within Statius's works. Janan's comprehensive background in classical studies is grounded in her Ph.D. from Princeton University and her B.A. from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Through her work, Janan contributes significantly to discussions surrounding gender, identity, and the transformative nature of classical texts.

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