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Dr. Erica Bexley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University. Her research focuses on Roman drama, particularly Senecan tragedy and Neronian literature, with a special interest in performance theory and textual interpretation. She holds a collaborative role in editing Roman Law and Latin Literature and has authored a monograph, Seneca's Characters, exploring fictional identity in Senecan plays. Her work bridges ancient literature with modern theoretical frameworks, examining themes like autonomy, exemplarity, and legal humanities.
- Education: Australia and U.S. (exact institutions unspecified)
- Previous Affiliations: University of Cambridge, Swansea University
- Research Interests: Roman Tragedy/Comedy, Stoic Philosophy, Neronian Age, Ancient Performance Culture
Her outreach programs include school lectures on Seneca’s multifaceted role as philosopher, dramatist, and statesman, and the cultural dynamics of Neronian Rome. She advises graduate students in Latin literature and collaborates on projects analyzing Seneca’s influence on political theory across eras.
Key publications include Seneca's Characters (2022) and edited volumes on Roman law-literature intersections. Her research spans Seneca’s Apocolocyntosis, Lucan’s Pharsalia, and the Octavia’s historical reenactments, with recent work on Plautus’ tragic afterlife.
