Dialogue Poems as Cultural Encounters :
A Comparative Reading of Syriac, Greek, Latin and Medieval Vernacular Texts

The Warburg Institute is launching a new programme devoted to the study of the genesis and development of a particular literary genre – the dialogue poem. The aim of the programme, which will include both reading sessions and a series of workshops, is to follow the evolution of the dialogue poem from its ancient origins up to its appearance on the medieval stage. The reading sessions will involve reading original texts in Syriac, Arabic, Hebrew, Greek, Latin and some other Medieval European languages. They are intended for those who already have some knowledge of any of these languages and who have a particular interest in dialogic literature, poetry, homiletics and medieval drama. Participation in the programme events is free, but advance notice is required.

For further information please contact the organisers Dr Peter Tóth (Peter.Toth(at)sas.ac.uk) and Dr Natalia Smelova (Natalia.Smelova(at)gmail.com).