Wellek, René

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Birth 1903-08-22
Death 1995-11-11
Active 1928
Active 1995
Active 1949
Active 1951
Austrians
German

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Biography

René Wellek was an influential literary critic and theorist known for his pioneering work in the field of comparative literature. He taught at numerous institutions throughout his career, including Yale and the University of Iowa. Wellek died in 1995.

From the guide to the René Wellek papers, ca. 1930-1996, (University of California, Irvine. Library. Special Collections and Archives.)

René Wellek was an influential literary critic and theorist known for his pioneering work in the field of comparative literature.

He taught at numerous institutions throughout his career, including Yale and the University of Iowa. Wellek died in 1995.

From the description of René Wellek papers, ca. 1930-1996. (University of California, Irvine). WorldCat record id: 49523546

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