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"The Classical Reception Studies Network (CRSN) aims to facilitate the exchange of information and to encourage collaboration in the field of classical reception studies, on a global scale. Classical reception studies is the inquiry into how and why the texts, ideas, images and material cultures of Ancient Greece and Rome have been received, adapted, refigured, used and abused in different historical and cultural contexts."

Classical Reception Studies is the inquiry into how and why the texts, images and material cultures of Ancient Greece and Rome have been received, adapted, refigured, used and abused in later times and often other places. The Network aims to bring together departments and individuals from across the world who work on aspects of Classical Reception.

Jocasta* is a multilateral research project which aims to promote Classical Reception in Greece as part of an intertwined world. It conceives Reception not as a subdivision of Classics but as a mode of historicised inquiry and constant self-critique intrinsic in Classical Studies.

This project has been established to document and analyse the theatrical and literary surge of interest in Greek texts and drama which is a phenomenon of the late twentieth century.The website is currently under redevelopment. Includes @ http://www2.open.ac.uk/ClassicalStudies/GreekPlays/Projectsite/Bibliog.htm a full alphabetical bibliography on classical reception in english contemporary literature by Ruth Hazel