Barrett Wendell
Barrett Wendell (1855–1921) was an American writer, university teacher and scholar of english.
Barrett Wendell
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- Born
- 1855 · Boston.
- Died
- 1921 · Boston.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- writer · university teacher · scholar of english · literary scholar · man of letters
- Fields
- English-language literature · English · English studies
- Education
- Harvard University
- Honours
- honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg
- Languages
- English
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Born at Boston in 1855, died in Boston in 1921.
Barrett Wendell studied at Harvard University. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is English-language literature, English and English studies. Employment is recorded with Harvard University, University of Paris and University of Cambridge. Distinctions recorded are honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg.
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