George Lyman Kittredge
American scholar, literary critic, and folklorist (1860–1941) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Lyman Kittredge (February 28, 1860 – July 23, 1941) was a professor of English literature at Harvard University. His scholarly edition of the works of William Shakespeare was influential in the early 20th century. He was also involved in American folklore studies and was instrumental in the formation and management of the Harvard University Press. One of his better-known books concerned witchcraft in England and New England.
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George Lyman Kittredge | |
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Born | (1860-02-28)February 28, 1860 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | July 23, 1941(1941-07-23) (aged 81) |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Occupation(s) | English professor, folklorist |
Spouse | Frances Eveline Gordon |
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