Is there Rhyme in Ancient Greek Poetry? & We know how Latin was Written, but how was it Spoken?
Date: 23 Sep - 23 Sep 2025
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Venue: Neill Lecture Theatre, Trinity Long Room Hub
Ben Jonson's claim that "Greek was free from Rime’s Infection" has echoed for centuries, although rejected by some. Leon Wash (Classics) revisits the debate, sharing striking evidence of rhyme in ancient Greek, including a poem about beer among the Celts.
Boris Kayachev (Classics) investigates the rhythms, stresses, and pauses of spoken Latin by analysing metrical breaks in classical poetry and applying the same methodology to Neo-Latin poetry.
Please let us know if you have any access requirements, such as ISL/English interpreting, so that we can facilitate you in attending this event. Contact: tlrh@tcd.ie