Description: The study of the reception of the ancient novel and of its literary and cultural heritage is one of the most appealing issues in the story of this literary genre. In no other genre has the vitality of classical tradition manifested itself in such a lasting and versatile manner as in the novel.
Brief description: Stephen H Harrison is a specialist in early Viking Age Ireland and Britain. He has worked on several major research projects, including the Irish Viking Graves Project at the National Museum of Ireland. Having previously taught at University College Dublin and Trinity College Dublin, he is now a University Teacher in Archaeology at the University of Glasgow.