Dr. Richard Martin

Biography

Richard Martin is the Anthony E. Isabelle Raubitschek Professor in the Department of Classics at Stanford University, where he has taught for 19 years. Prior to his tenure at Stanford, he was a faculty member at Princeton University for 18 years, holding positions from Assistant Professor to Professor. His research interests include Homeric religion, Aristophanes, and comparative epic poetry. Martin has a strong record of administrative service, including significant roles at both Stanford and Princeton. He has been recognized with various fellowships and awards, including the Bellagio residential fellowship from the Rockefeller Foundation and the Bowdoin Prize for Greek prose composition at Harvard. His teaching has involved courses on epic poetry, Classical philology, and languages. Martin is an active member of several professional organizations and has served on various committees, contributing to the advancement of Hellenic Studies and Classics education. He has published numerous works and continues to guide students at both undergraduate and doctoral levels in their scholarly pursuits.

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