Eric Bentley

Eric Bentley (1916–2020) was an American playwright, university teacher and translator.

Also recorded as Eric Russell Bentley.

Overview

Born at Bolton in 1916, died at New York City in 2020.

In detail

Eric Bentley studied at University of Oxford. the recorded working language is English, German and Italian.

The field of work recorded is theatre, music and theatre criticism.

Residence is recorded at New York City. Employment is recorded with Columbia University and Federal Theatre Project. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, John Addison Porter Prize, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and George Jean Nathan Award.

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    “Eric Bentley”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1351104: Eric Bentley

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