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Inger Kuin

@ingerkuin.bsky.social

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Writes and teaches about old things, currently as Associate Professor of Classics General Faculty at the University of Virginia. Part-time Rotterdammer. More at http://www.ingerkuin.com

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Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · Aug 12

So, here it goes: three months from today my book "Diogenes: The Rebellious Life and Revolutionary Philosophy of the Original Cynic" will come out with Basic Books, my first general audience book in English!

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Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · 14d

My answer: practical shopping! (Groceries, cobbler, socks etc.) To describe my frustration with C’ville to people from elsewhere I’ll joke about how there’s dozens of restaurants but you can’t buy a pair of socks to save your life here…

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Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · 15d

My 2022 Dutch book about Diogenes was featured as recommended reading in a newspaper special about declutterring this weekend. Can’t say I saw that coming, but it checks out: no needs = no clutter.

Newspaper clipping in Dutch and book cover with buste of Diogenes

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NASSCAL @nasscal.bsky.social · 19d

We are thrilled to announce NASSCAL's first in-person gathering since 2018. Hosted once again by the University of Virginia. Come and tell us about your work. Details at www.nasscal.com/meetings/

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Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · 23d

I’m so so sorry. Hang in there! You probably know this already but @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social is a great source on all immigration matters.

Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · Sep 6

If listening is not your thing, the code CYNIC20 still gets you 20% off the hardback on the publisher's website...: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/inger...

Diogenes

The life and thought of Diogenes the Cynic, an iconoclastic philosopher who pioneered a brash and free-thinking vision of life that inspired the philosophy o...

www.hachettebookgroup.com

Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · Sep 6

I had some input in choosing the voice actor, and I was totally blown away by the over-all level – such a craft! And I am beyond thrilled with the outcome.

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Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · Sep 6

A quick update about my forthcoming Diogenes book with Basic Books: you can now also pre-order the audiobook, narrated by the amazing Cassandra Campbell. www.audible.com/pd/Diogenes-...

Diogenes

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. The life and thought of Diogenes the Cynic, an iconoclastic philosopher who pioneered a brash and free-thinking vision of life that inspired the philosophy ...

www.audible.com

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NASSCAL @nasscal.bsky.social · Aug 15

NASSCAL is looking for scholars who are interested in presenting their research on Christian apocrypha at the First Fridays Workshop during the 25-26 academic year. Workshops are on zoom on the first Friday of the month at 12pm Eastern (US) time. Contact Janet Spittler at [email protected].

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Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · Aug 18

I just got to know one of their junior faculty in Classics this summer who is so amazing and their program is thriving. Aaaaargh.

Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · Aug 16

I just realized that this link does not work (anymore); please use this one instead: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/inger... (The discount code is still good though!)

Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · Aug 12

Dankjewel lieve Sake! Ik heb het boek zelf vertaald en er ook veel bijgeschreven (ongeveer +50%), dus het is echt een nieuwe versie.

Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · Aug 12

And this is what the book will look like:

book cover showing Diogenes reclining in the midst of Raphael's School of Athens in a blue robe, set apart from all the other philosophers

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Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · Aug 12

To start, here is a discount code which you can use at the publisher’s website: CYNIC20 for 20% off (on preorders only). Use it here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/.../diog.../...

Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · Aug 12

I could not be more excited. This is fair warning that between now and then I will probably be posting about the book a few more times.

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Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · Aug 12

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Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · Jun 29

Awesome and moving exhibit at Bozar in Brussels ‘When We See Us’, including this amazing Ganymede by Devan Shimoyama:

Painting of Ganymede figure and eagle, bright colors and glitter

Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · Jun 21

Only nine more days to apply to this awesome conference on religious toleration in classical antiquity, in beautiful Groningen, featuring yours truly and @renskejanssen.bsky.social!

A screenshot of a CFP, message me for details!

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Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · May 29

Looks like I will be there! :-)

Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · May 23

Podcast is in Dutch, but for the Dutch-less there is a link in the show notes to our supercool 3D picture of one of the antiquities!

Inger Kuin @ingerkuin.bsky.social · May 23

My colleagues from Ancient History @unileiden.bsky.social and I spoke to podcast Oudheid about the antiquities collected by a delightfully odd baron @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social! Available here: tr.ee/g2U3R4bfvj