Grace Ledbetter

Grace Ledbetter is Professor of Classics and Philosophy and Chair of Classics at Swarthmore College. She specializes in Ancient Greek philosophy and poetry, with particular expertise in Platonic dialogues and Greek tragedy. Her research bridges philological analysis and philosophical interpretation, examining how literary forms shape philosophical content in ancient texts.

Her scholarly interests include theories of poetry in early Greek thought, the intersection of philosophy and performance in Athenian culture, and modern adaptations of classical themes in performing arts. Recent publications analyze Balanchine's choreographic interpretations of Greek mythology and contemporary artistic engagements with classical tropes.

She teaches courses spanning Greek and Latin languages, Homeric epic, Greek religion, and the reception of classical mythology in 20th century performing arts. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes interdisciplinary connections between philosophical traditions, literary interpretation, and performance theory.