Hear University of Cambridge’s Dr Matthew Ward unpack how translators render affection in Homer’s Iliad. Explore the challenges of bringing ancient Greek into modern English, with refreshments available before the evening talk at King Edward VI School in Southampton.
This Southampton branch lecture from The Classical Association features Dr Matthew Ward of the University of Cambridge speaking on “Translating Affection in the Iliad”. It is an evening talk focused on classical scholarship and translation, making it suitable for anyone interested in Homer, ancient literature, or the challenges of rendering Greek texts into modern English.
The event is held at King Edward VI School in Southampton. Refreshments are available before the talk, and the lecture runs in the evening. Attendance is free for members of The Classical Association, with reduced admission for students and a separate non-member rate, making it accessible to different audiences with an interest in the classical world.
Dr Matthew Ward
26 January 2027, 19:00 – 20:30
Lectures are free for members. Tickets cost £1 for students and £5 for non-members.
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