Background
Rick, Newton Marcus was born on May 8, 1949 in St. Louis.
literature and language professor classicist
Rick, Newton Marcus was born on May 8, 1949 in St. Louis.
Bachelor, Washington University, St. Louis, 1971. Master of Arts, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1972. Attended, American Academy, Rome, Italy, 1973.
Doctor of Philosophy classical studies, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1975.
Assistant professor classics Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, 1975—1980, associate professor, 1980—1989, professor, since 1989, chairman, department of modern and classical languages, since 1991. Visiting assistant professor College Year in Athens, Greece, 1977.
Member of American Literature Translators Association, Classical Association of Middle West & South (executive committee since 1975).
Married Evangeline Vlanton Newton, August 20, 1972. Children: JoAnna, Olympia, Elias.