In the first part, Pierre-Alain Caltot will give a lecture on the inclusion of classical themes in manga. He will discuss the role of Greco-Roman antiquity in manga, the “Pline” series, and the ancient sources the mangaka drew upon to depict the Roman world.

The second part will be devoted to the analysis of a series of panels from the “Pline” series, compared with the Latin texts that inspired them. This part will give an active role to high school students and undergraduate students majoring in Latin and French, who will present a few panels. The audience will be invited to share their observations and participate in a discussion with the speaker.