The power of storytelling – Classical Wisdom

This should be a fascinating summit with speakers from across the disciplines: classicists, writers, academics, journalists, a communications expert, a photographer, an actress and political experts.

I’ve just registered my space and, as a taster, I ordered Philip Freeman’s How to Tell a Story, an updated translation of Aristotle’s Poetics.

Aristotle, of course, summarised story as: Pity, Fear, Catharsis. Whether we’re wrestling with ChatGPT, Bard or The Bard, whether we’re binge-watching House of the Dragon, Succession or The Sandman, or simply scrolling through Instagram, it’s all about story. Yes, even the cute cat videos.

The online event is being organised by Classical Wisdom, Wondrium and Civic Renaissance. You can read more, and book a free ticket, here.