Van Wyck, William, 1883-1956

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William Van Wyck (1883-1956) was a critic, lecturer, and USC alumnus (BA 1917; MA 1918). He also attended the University of Geneva, New York University, and UCLA. He published a number of translations, including ones of The Canterbury Tales, Cyrano de Bergerac, Sonnets for Helen, and Chanticleer.

From the description of William Van Wyck papers, 1916-1956. (San Leandro Community Library). WorldCat record id: 700954823

William Van Wyck wrote a book about the Van Wyck family.

From the description of Correspondence to Van Wyck Brooks, 1933. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 190764732

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William Van Wyck (1883-1956) was a critic, lecturer, and USC alumnus (BA 1917; MA 1918). He also attended the University of Geneva, New York University, and UCLA. He published a number of translations, including ones of The Canterbury Tales, Cyrano de Bergerac, Sonnets for Helen, and Chanticleer .

From the guide to the William Van Wyck papers, 1916-1956, (USC Libraries Special Collections)

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creatorOf Van Wyck, William, 1883-1956. Correspondence to Van Wyck Brooks, 1933. University of Pennsylvania Library
creatorOf William Van Wyck papers, 1916-1956 USC Libraries Special Collections
creatorOf Van Wyck, William, 1883-1956. William Van Wyck papers, 1916-1956. University of Southern California, USC Libraries
referencedIn Theater collection, 1849-1964. Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives
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associatedWith Chaucer, Geoffrey, d. 1400 person
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American poetry
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Birth 1883

Death 1956

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