SWAG - Self-writing and autobiography in ancient Greece

The group brings together scholars engaged in the study of the multiple forms, traditions, and models of autobiography and self-writing in Greek literature. The group, among other activities, works on a research project financed by the Italian government (FIS3: 2026-2031). The project envisages the publication of critical editions of the autobiographical poems of Gregory of Nazianzus by various members of the research team, a monograph on autobiography and self-writing in Greek literature written by the coordinator, and monographs on other related topics. The Advisory Board includes researchers with whom the group shares collaborative projects.

Publications

L. Battezzato, Autobiography and Self-Writing in Ancient Greece: Narrative, Identity, and the Limits of the Self (monografia, in preparazione)

L. Battezzato, La bontà di Costanzo: Giuliano, Lettera agli Ateniesi 270 D, “Medioevo Greco” 26, 2026, cds

A. Rossi, Rileggendo la Σύγκρισις βίων (carm. 1, 2, 8) di Gregorio Nazianzeno, in: P. Carolla - A. Magnolo (edd.), Da Gregorio di Nazianzo a Costantino VII. Ricerche di letteratura tardoantica e bizantina, Genova, cds

A. Rossi, L’ira che fa alzare le mani su un figlio. Una variante (poziore) dimenticata nel carme Ad Vitalianum di Gregorio di Nazianzo, “Medioevo Greco” 26, 2026, cds

A. Rossi, La preghiera del secondo angelo: Gregorio Nazianzeno, Carm. I 1, 34, “Medioevo Greco” 25, 2025, pp. 391-445

A. Rossi, Metrica e usus scribendi in sede di constitutio textus: verso l’edizione critica di Gregorio Nazianzeno, carm. 1, 2, 28, “Giornale Italiano di Filologia” 77, 2025, pp. 375-403