Ransom, John Crowe, 1888-1974

American poet and educator.

From the description of Letter to Mrs. F.E. Lund [manuscript], 1968 February 12. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647833566

John Crowe Ransom, noted poet, critic, educator and editor, was born April 30, 1888 in Pulaski, Tennessee. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1909, was a Rhodes Scholar at Christ Church, Oxford, 1910-1913, and joined the faculty of Vanderbilt in 1914, where he taught English until 1937. While at Vanderbilt, Ransom was a major figure in the Fugitive and Agrarian Groups and their publications, The fugitive (1922-1925) and I'll take my stand (1930). In 1937, Ransom accepted a position at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio as professor of poetry and later founded and edited an important literary quarterly, The Kenyon review (1939-1959). Ransom retired in 1959, but remained active in literary pursuits until his death in 1974 at the age of eighty-six.

From the description of John Crowe Ransom and Ann Mitchner Correspondence Collection. (Vanderbilt University Library). WorldCat record id: 263692686

John Crowe Ransom, noted poet, critic, educator and editor, was born April 30, 1888 in Pulaski, TN. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1909, was a Rhodes Scholar at Christ Church, Oxford, 1910-1913, and joined the faculty of Vanderbilt in 1914, where he taught English until 1937. While at Vanderbilt, Ransom was a major figure in the Fugitive and Agrarian Groups and their publications, The fugitive (1922-1925) and I'll take my stand (1930). In 1937, Ransom accepted a position at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio as professor of poetry and later founded and edited an important literary quarterly, The Kenyon review (1939-1959). Ransom retired in 1959, but remained active in literary pursuits until his death in 1974 at the age of eighty-six. On June 10, 1937, he was honored with a dinner in Nashville as he prepared to leave his position at Vanderbilt and go to Kenyon.

From the description of John Crowe Ransom Tribute Collection. (Vanderbilt University Library). WorldCat record id: 263440441

John Crowe Ransom, noted poet, critic, educator and editor, was born April 30, 1888 in Pulaski, TN. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1909, was a Rhodes Scholar at Christ Church, Oxford, 1910-1913, and joined the faculty of Vanderbilt in 1914, where he taught English until 1937. While at Vanderbilt, Ransom was a major figure in the Fugitive and Agrarian Groups and their publications, The Fugitive (1922-1925) and I'll Take My Stand (1930). In 1937, Ransom accepted a position at Kenyon College in Gambier, OH as professor of poetry and later founded and edited an important literary quarterly, The Kenyon Review (1939-1959). Ransom retired in 1959, but remained active in literary pursuits until his death in 1974 at the age of eighty-six.

From the description of John Crowe Ransom Letters. (Vanderbilt University Library). WorldCat record id: 768489385

American poet, critic, educator and editor. Member of Fugitive and Agrarian groups.

From the description of John Crowe Ransom Papers 1908-1974. (Vanderbilt University Library). WorldCat record id: 19905868

John Crowe Ransom, noted poet, critic, educator and editor, was born April 30, 1888 in Pulaski, Tennessee. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1909, was a Rhodes Scholar at Christ Church, Oxford, 1910-1913, and joined the faculty of Vanderbilt in 1914, where he taught English until 1937. While at Vanderbilt, Ransom was a major figure in the Fugitive and Agrarian Groups and their publications, The fugitive (1922-1925) and I'll take my stand (1930). In 1937, Ransom accepted a position at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio as professor of poetry and later founded and edited an important literary quarterly, The Kenyon review (1939-1959). Ransom retired in 1959, but remained active in literary pursuits until his death in 1974 at the age of eighty-six.

Robert Graves (1895-1985) was an English poet, novelist and scholar whose works include I, Claudius and The Greek myths.

From the description of John Crowe Ransom/Robert Graves Correspondence Collection, 1922-1971. (Vanderbilt University Library). WorldCat record id: 264802250

John Crowe Ransom, noted poet, critic, educator and editor, was born April 30, 1888 in Pulaski, TN. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1909, was a Rhodes Scholar at Christ Church, Oxford, 1910-1913, and joined the faculty of Vanderbilt in 1914, where he taught English until 1937. While at Vanderbilt, Ransom was a major figure in the Fugitive and Agrarian Groups and their publications, The Fugitive (1922-1925) and I'll Take My Stand (1930). In 1937, Ransom accepted a position at Kenyon College in Gambier, OH as professor of poetry and later founded and edited an important literary quarterly, The Kenyon Review (1939-1959). Ransom retired in 1959, but remained active in literary pursuits until his death in 1974 at the age of eighty-six.

Joseph Edgar Simmons taught English at DePauw College, William and Mary College, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi. He wrote to Ransom regularly, requesting comments on his poetry and philosophical writings and asking for recommendations when he tried to find new teaching positions.

From the description of John Crowe Ransom and Joseph Edgar Simmons Correspondence Collection. (Vanderbilt University Library). WorldCat record id: 263436601