Newell Classical Event 2023
In conversation with Natalie Haynes, writer, broadcaster, comedian, classicist
The Newell Classical Event 2023, celebrating the classical world, stars Natalie Haynes, who will discuss her career as a novelist, radio presenter, comedian and classicist in conversation with Professor Tim Whitmarsh.
The event will take place at 7.15pm on Thursday 11 May at St John's College. All are very welcome, and no knowledge of ancient literature or history will be required.
Natalie is a writer and broadcaster. Her first novel, The Amber Fury, was published to great acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic, as was The Ancient Guide to Modern Life, her previous book. Her second novel, The Children of Jocasta, was published in 2017. Her retelling of the Trojan War, A Thousand Ships, published in 2019, was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2020. It has been translated into multiple languages.
Natalie's most recent non-fiction book, Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myth, was published in October 2020 and reached number two in the New York Times Bestseller chart. Her novel about Medusa, Stone Blind, was published in September 2022 and has received rave reviews, including from the likes of Margaret Atwood and Neil Gaiman. She writes for the Guardian and is a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4. Eight series of her show, Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics, have been broadcast on Radio 4 and all series are available on BBC Sounds. Series nine is being broadcast in 2023.
The Newell Classics Event was established in 2015, following a generous bequest from a Johnian. The aim is to celebrate all that is exciting, creative and forward-thinking in the world of Classics, and bring it to the attention of a wide public.
Professor Whitmarsh is Regius Professor of Greek at the University of Cambridge. This year's Newell Classical Event will take place in the Palmerston Room in the Fisher Building at St John's College. Booking is not required.
Published 13/4/2023