On May 9th 2025 we will organize a seminar with Jesper Svenbro on presocratic themes, guided by the question of the nature of the fragment. The seminar will be in Swedish.
Time and Venue: 13-15, MB503
Jesper Svenbro is a distinguished Swedish poet, scholar, and member of the Swedish Academy, renowned for his contributions to both literature and classical philology. Educated at Lund University, where he earned his doctorate in Greek literature, Svenbro’s academic work focuses on ancient Greek poetics, linguistics, and cultural history, blending literary analysis with anthropological insights. His scholarly publications, such as Phrasikleia: anthropologie de la lecture en Grèce ancienne (1988), have been influential in the field of classical studies. As a poet, Svenbro’s work is celebrated for its intellectual depth and interplay between modern and ancient themes, often drawing on his expertise in classical antiquity. His poetry collections are characterized by their lyrical precision and philosophical reflections. Elected to the Swedish Academy in 2006, Svenbro continues to bridge the worlds of creative and scholarly writing, earning widespread respect in both domains.