Homeric Echoes in a WW1 Diary

Homeric Echoes in a WW1 Diary

By UC Events

Date and time

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 · 5:30 - 6:45pm NZDT

Location

Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

3 Hereford Street UC Arts in the city Christchurch, 8013 New Zealand

Description

Presented by: Dr Gary Morrison

BECA Heritage Week 2018: Homeric echoes in a WW1 Diary - How we remember
Dr. Gary Morrison of the Department of Classics at the University of Canterbury will apply a “Homeric Lens” to the WWI Diary of Hugh Stewart, identifying and discussing classical allussions that Stewart made while serving on the Gallipoli Peninsula and the Western Front. It will become clear that the ancient world is a part of the WWI narrative and has therefore shaped what and how we remember the war. This will be very apparent when we consider Stewart’s Diary, classical allussions and one of Christchurch’s most significant monuments, the Bridge of Remembrance.
Come listen to this free short-format public talk, and enjoy a private viewing in the Teece Museum. The Museum will open from 5.30pm and the talk will commence at 6pm.
Image credit: Copyright, DG 263, Corinthian helmet, Doug Gold collection

More information

Terri Elder
Curator, Teece Museum

Phone: +6433695025 ext 95025
Email: terri.elder@canterbury.ac.nz

Website: www.Facebook.com/teecemuseum/

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