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David Wray is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics, the Department of Comparative Literature, and the College at The University of Chicago. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University (1996). His research focuses on Hellenistic and Roman poetry, intersections of literature and philosophy, reception studies, and literary translation. Wray’s work bridges ancient and modern thought, examining figures like Catullus, Seneca, and Ovid. He is the author of *Catullus and the Poetics of Roman Manhood* and co-editor of *Seneca and the Self*, with a current project on Ovid’s influence in modernity.
His teaching spans Greek epic/tragedy, Roman philosophy, and translation studies. Notable publications include analyses of Seneca’s ethical writings, Homer’s reception in 18th-century Europe, and Catullus’s place within Roman love elegy. Wray actively participates in the Poetry and Poetics program, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to classical texts.
Advising and grants: No specific student names or grant details provided in the text. Current projects include *Ovid at the Tragic Core of Modernity*. Professional affiliations include the Department of Classics, with office contact at Classics-Department@uchicago.edu.
