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Christopher V. Trinacty is an Associate Professor of Classics at Oberlin College, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD from Brown University (2007), MA from the University of Arizona (2000), and BA from Pitzer College (1996). His primary research focuses on Seneca the Younger, particularly his tragedies and Naturales Quaestiones, exploring Stoic philosophy and intertextuality with Augustan poets like Horace, Virgil, and Ovid. He has published a commentary on Seneca’s Natural Questions and contributed to volumes such as C.H. Sisson Reconsidered. Trinacty teaches Latin and Greek language, Roman history, and courses integrating public humanities projects, such as an Ancient Science class website. He curated an exhibition on the island of Aegina at Oberlin’s Terrell Library and actively presents at international conferences (e.g., University of Athens, University of Cincinnati). His work bridges classical literature with modern interpretations, as seen in studies linking Seneca to contemporary media like Batman.
Education:
- PhD in Classics, Brown University, 2007
- MA in Classics, University of Arizona, 2000
- BA in Classics, Pitzer College, 1996
Research Interests: Senecan tragedy and philosophy, Augustan poetry reception, Stoic natural science, intertextuality in Roman literature, ancient science communication, and digital humanities.
Recent Scholarly Work: Explores Seneca’s engagement with Augustan literary tradition, the impact of natural disasters on Stoic thought, and cross-media adaptations of classical myths. Key publications include Senecan Tragedy and the Reception of Augustan Poetry (2014) and commentary on Seneca’s Natural Questions (2022).
Labs/Teams: Leads Oberlin Classics’ public humanities initiatives, including student-driven commentaries and digital projects like Horace’s Epistles website.
