Dr. Richard Thomas

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Biography

Richard F. Thomas is the George Martin Lane Professor in the Department of the Classics at Harvard University. With a focus on Latin literature, Professor Thomas specializes in republican and Augustan poetry, as well as republican imperial historiography. His scholarly interests extend to Hellenistic Greek poetry, intertextuality, reception studies, and translation theory and practice. Through his research and teaching, he has made significant contributions to the understanding of these areas, exploring the complexities of ancient texts and their impacts on subsequent literary traditions. Professor Thomas is recognized for his academic rigor and continues to engage students and scholars in the vibrant field of Classics.

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Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).