Shannon Byrne, PhD

I have taught at Xavier since 2001, and before that I taught six years at Ball State University. I earned a BA in Classics at the University of South Florida, an MA at the University of Florida, and PhD from Northwestern University. My main area of research is late republican, early imperial Roman literature and history and the ancient novel. I have had the great privilege of leading students as director of the Xavier Greece Summer Abroad program. This is a picture of the 2017 group at Delphi in front of the Pronaos:

 

Select Publications (since 2004)

• “Fortunata and Terentia: A Model for Trimalchio’s Wife.” In Cultural Crossroads in the Ancient Novel, eds. M. Pinheiro, D. Constan, and B. MacQueen (Berlin 2018). 65-78.
• “Maecenas and the Battle of Actium – Again.” In Apis Matina: Studi in onore di Carlo Santini, ed. Aldo Setaioli (Trieste 2016) 106-117.
• A Companion to the Ancient Novel. Co-edited with Edmund P. Cueva. Wiley-Blackwell, 2014.
• “Horace’s Epode 5 and Modern Horror Theories.” In Philologiae Flores: Estudios en homenaje a Amalia S. Nocito, eds. María Eugenia Steinberg and Pablo A. Cavallero (Buenos Aires 2010) 219-232.
• Jesuit Education and the Classics. Co-edited with Edmund P. Cueva and Frederick Benda, SJ. Newcastle: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2009.
• "Maecenas and Petronius' Trimalchio Maecenatianus." Ancient Narrative 6 (2007) 31-49.
• Authors, Authority, and Interpreters in the Ancient Novel. Essays in Honor of Gareth L. Schmeling. Ancient Narrative Supplementum 5. Co-edited with Edmund P. Cueva and Jean Alvares. Groningen: Barkuis Publishing and Groningen University Library, 2006.
• "Petronius and Maecenas: Seneca's Calculated Criticism." In Authors, Authority, and Interpreters in the Ancient Novel, (2006) 83-111.
• Longus' Daphnis and Chloe: An Undergraduate Reader. Co-edited with Edmund Cueva. Wauconda, IL: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, 2005.
• "Martial's Fiction: Domitius Marsus and Maecenas." Classical Quarterly 54 (2004) 255-265.
• “The Friendship of Horace and Virgil: An Early Imperial Invention.” GIF (forthcoming 2019).

Recent Service

• Co-chair, HCL Steering Committee for Accreditation
• Chair, Classics and Modern Languages (2012-2018)
• Chair, Classics
• Director, Honors Bachelor of Arts (2009-2018)
• MAS Steering Committee and Working Group (2014 and 2015)
• Admissions Committee (2015-2018)
• UPRC Voting Member (2012-2015)
• Alter Hall Renovation Team (ART) (2013-2014)
• UPRC Advisory Committee (2011-2012)
• Faculty Committee (2010-2013; chair 2011-2012)
• Core Curriculum Assessment Committee (2012-2015)
• Covington Latin Board (February 2009-2012).
• Academic Assessment and Planning Committee (2008-2011)
• Faculty Hearing Committee (2008-2010)
• Xavier University Peace Studies Minor (2003-present).
• Honors Council (2004-present)
• CAMWS Resolutions Committee (2009-2012)
• Ohio Classical Conference Board Member 2002-2009; Treasurer 2004-2009; Secretary 2007-2009.

Expertise

Greek and Roman history, literature, and culture; ancient patronage; the ancient novel

Professional Interests

Classical Philology