معرفی
Gregory Nagy is the Francis Jones Professor of Classical Greek Literature and Professor of Comparative Literature at Harvard University. He serves as Director of the Center for Hellenic Studies and oversees HarvardX MOOCs, engaging over 181,000 learners globally. His work bridges archaic Greek literature, oral traditions, and comparative metrics.
- Research Focus: Archaic Greek poetry, oral-formulaic theory, Indo-European metrics
- Publications: 15+ monographs including Ancient Greek Heroes, Athletes, Poetry (2024) and Masterpieces of Metonymy (2015)
His scholarship reveals patterns in epic transmission, emphasizing performance's role in Homeric text stabilization. He pioneered the "24 Hours" methodology for analyzing heroic narratives across media.
- Scientific Awards:
- Goodwin Award of Merit (1982) for The Best of the Achaeans
Nagy's HarvardX MOOC and mentorship initiatives have transformed classical education, creating intergenerational networks. He co-edited the digital Festschrift Donum Natalicium (2012) celebrating his 70th birthday.
