Anne Carson is a Canadian classicist, translator, and poet. Notable works include Eros the Bittersweet (1986), an essay on Greek eros, and If Not, Winter (2002), a translation of the Ancient Greek poet Sappho's poetic fragments. She has also published her own poetry. Swipe for a brief intro. 🤎

Richard Siken (1967– ) is an American poet. His debut poetry collection Crush (2005) received widespread acclaim. Much of his writing is intensely personal, romantic, and reflective. Although not a writer associated with classicism, we're spotlighting him as a poet you need to know.

Curious about the women featured in classical mythology? Consider reading these texts to learn more about them! Swipe to see our recommendations. ☀️

Happy Monday! What are you reading this week? 🤎

The WCC Public Scholarship Award: Aôthen @aothenmagazine.bsky.social, a literary magazine on classical themes that publishes creative and non-fiction writing with an emphasis on increasing accessibility and embracing new perspectives in classics.

Tell us about your favorite ancient play. 🤫 🏛️ ☀️ 🤎

When it come to the classical world, there's plenty of reading to do. Swipe to see our recommendations for those who are new to learning about Ancient Greece and Rome. These texts are primary texts (in translation) from ancient authors who are considered "foundational" to the field of classics. ☀️

P.S.: Mythica and The Missing Thread are dense! But they're rich with context and thought-provoking dialogue. Classicism & Other Phobias and Confronting the Classics gives insight into the history of classics as an academic field. Hamilton's Mythology is a go-to.

Classics involves the study of ancient history, language, mythology, literature, art, and civilization. For those who can't pursue traditional study, it can feel daunting to learn about classics! We recommend these titles for those curious about classics and its history. 🏛️ 🤎 ☀️

Hera, known as Juno in Roman mythology, is a complicated, contested goddess with origins in Greek religion and mythology. She's typically most recognizable as the jealous wife of Zeus, but that reputation doesn't give credit to the full weight of her character. Learn a little more about her here. ☀️

Although popular myth retellings are either loved or hated, they've brought attention to classical studies! They function as a form of informal introduction to ancient mythology and the classical world. Do you have a favorite contemporary retelling of an ancient myth? 🏛️ 🤎 ☀️