Professor
J. David Konstan
(
–
)
1940
2024
Brown University
;
Providence, RI
Classicist; Educator
Area
Humanities and Arts
Specialty
Literature and Language Studies
Elected
2009
Professor Classics at New York University and Emeritus Professor at Brown University. Authority on the Greek novel and on the history of the emotions in antiquity, with books on Greek and Roman comedy, Epicurean philosophy, the emotions of the ancient Greeks, friendship in the classical world, pity, forgiveness, and beauty. A major figure in encouraging international dialogue among classical scholars and across disciplines, especially with psychology and cultural studies..
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