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George Harrison is a Contract Instructor in the Department of Greek and Roman Studies within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Carleton University. He teaches courses in Latin, Greek religion, and Egyptian art, contributing to both undergraduate and specialized programs including the Bachelor of Humanities and the MA in Religion and Public Life.
Education:
- BA, Marquette University
- MA, University of Wisconsin
- PhD, Johns Hopkins University
His research centers on the performance of Greek and Roman tragedy in the Roman Empire, with a focus on Seneca and Plutarch, the reception of Greek tragedy, and the economy and society of Crete and Egypt during antiquity. He combines philological rigor with archaeological insight and creative reconstruction, notably through scripts for modern performances of ancient plays.
His publications reflect a strong engagement with classical theatre, including major edited volumes such as Performance in Greek and Roman Theatre (Brill, 2013) and Satyr Drama: Tragedy at Play (Classical Press of Wales, 2005). His forthcoming work includes the Brill Companion to Roman Tragedy and reader’s guides to pseudo-Senecan texts. The articles and books in progress reveal a consistent thematic focus on drama, performance, textual interpretation, and Roman cultural practices, particularly around dining and gift-giving in Martial’s works.
He has been a Visiting Fellow at the University of Crete (Rethymnon) and is supported by SSHRC-funded research. While no formal awards are listed, his editorial roles and publication record in respected academic presses indicate scholarly recognition.
He advises on classical performance and creative adaptation, and his work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement through lectures and performance. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary research centers including the Carleton Centre for the Study of Islam, the Centre for Jewish Studies, and the Digital Humanities initiative.
