Brander Matthews
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James Brander Matthews (February 21, 1852 – March 31, 1929) was an American academic, writer and literary critic. He was the first full-time professor of dramatic literature at Columbia University in New York and played a significant role in establishing theater as a subject worthy of formal study by academics. His interests ranged from Shakespeare, Molière, and Ibsen to French boulevard comedies, folk theater, and the new realism of his own time.
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James Brander Matthews | |
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Born | (1852-02-21)February 21, 1852 New Orleans, Louisiana, US |
Died | March 31, 1929(1929-03-31) (aged 77) New York City, New York, USA |
Occupation | Professor of Dramatic Literature, writer |
Alma mater | Columbia University |
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