M. H. Abrams
16 books
About the Author
M. H. Abrams was a distinguished literary scholar and critic whose profound contributions to the study of English literature have shaped generations of readers and academics. Born in 1912, he earned his PhD from Harvard University and spent much of his career at Cornell University, where he founded the Department of English. Abrams is celebrated for his encyclopedic knowledge and insightful analyses of Romanticism and literary theory, authoring seminal works that bridge historical contexts with modern interpretations. As general editor of the renowned Norton Anthology of English Literature, he meticulously curated selections that introduced countless students to the richness of canonical texts from Beowulf to the Victorian era. His dedication to clarity and depth in scholarship earned him numerous accolades, including the National Humanities Medal. Abrams passed away in 2015, leaving an enduring legacy in literary education.
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