Dr. Naomi Weiss

Biography

Naomi Weiss is a Professor in the Department of the Classics at Harvard University. She specializes in archaic classical Greek literature with a focus on drama, including tragedy, comedy, and satyr plays. Her academic interests extend to ancient Greek music, dance, and performance culture, exploring how these elements interact with literary genres and materiality. She also delves into reception studies, examining how classical texts influence and are interpreted in contemporary contexts. Weiss's contributions to the field reflect a deep engagement with the cultural and historical dimensions of ancient Greek texts and performances. Her work is characterized by a multidisciplinary approach, integrating insights from literature, performance studies, and musicology.

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