The Department of Classical Philology of the University of Tartu presents: Fragments of Ancient Greek Poetry

Saturday, May 16th
16:00
Student corporation Ugala

Time and again, it is said that the literature of the ancient world was oral and intended primarily for performance before an audience. With this in mind, ancient Greek poetry is performative in its very nature and, in addition to the pleasure of reading, also offers a physical, bodily experience. Students of classical philology at the University of Tartu seek to bring the language of ancient Greek poetry back to life in its lived, physical expression – together with rhythm and movement. The programme will feature excerpts in both Greek and Estonian from the works of Sappho, something more epic in the form of a Homeric hymn, and a touch of tragedy with the opening of the chorus from Aeschylus’ The Suppliants. The students may also have a few surprises in store.