Dr. Ruth Caston

Biography

Ruth R. Caston is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on Latin literature, particularly Augustan poetry and Roman comedy. She explores themes of jealousy and emotions in Roman love elegy, notably in her book 'Elegiac Jealousy' published by Oxford University Press in 2012. Caston also examines the intersection of ethical and psychological elements in drama, contributing to the understanding of Republican literature in relation to Augustan authors. Her edited volume 'Hope, Joy, Affection in the Classical World' further reflects her interest in the nuanced representation of emotions in ancient texts. Caston has published extensively, including articles on the dynamics of joy in Roman comedy and the complexities of identity in Plautus and Terence. Currently, she is working on a book project addressing the significance of Terence's plays in relation to their comedic predecessors. With a career spanning over a decade, she continues to produce insightful scholarship that contributes to the fields of Latin studies and classical literature.

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