Benjamin Lee

Benjamin Lee is a Professor of Classics at Oberlin College's College of Arts & Sciences. He specializes in classical languages and literature, with a focus on Latin and Greek prose, ancient novels, and medieval medical manuscripts. His recent research includes collaborative work on pre-modern medical history during the pandemic era.

• Education:
  • BA, Swarthmore College (1991)
  • MA, University of Pennsylvania (1996)
  • PhD, University of Pennsylvania (2001)

His teaching spans introductory to advanced courses in Latin and Greek, including Introduction to Latin Prose, Intermediate Greek I: Homer, and seminars on ancient novels like Petronius and Apuleius: The Latin Novel. His research bridges classical antiquity and modern studies, particularly through interdisciplinary approaches to medical humanities.

He has led collaborative projects on medieval manuscripts, adapting research methods during the pandemic to foster remote scholarly collaboration. His work emphasizes accessibility and the enduring relevance of pre-modern texts to contemporary issues.