These lists have been prepared by the faculty for the guidance of students reading for the Ph.D. translation, written, and oral examinations. Insofar as possible, the three types of examinations should be prepared for simultaneously: thus reading Homer should prepare one to translate Homer, to discuss his poetry and thought, and to examine the implications of the oral theory of composition and the evidence for the Mycenaean age in the epic. The lists reflect a consensus as to which works a student should have read in the original language for a strong preparation in the various areas. The faculty strongly recommend that as many other ancient works as possible be read in English translation, as appropriate to the various programs. While preparing their Greek reading, for example, students should read in English those parts of Homer which they have not read in Greek.
A new feature of the Ph.D. reading lists as revised in Spring 1993 is the designation of a core list. Authors and works on this list are indicated by an asterisk (*). Substitution of equivalent material will be allowed for works not so marked, with the prior approval of the Director of Graduate Studies.