The literary background of Shakspere's Troilus and Cressida. [May 1933]

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The literary background of Shakspere's Troilus and Cressida. [May 1933]

Typewritten essay for English 49, with an accompanying letter to George Lyman Kittredge, who taught the course in 1932-1933.

26 leaves ; 28 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7086699

Harvard University Archives.

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Harvard University

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Harvard College was founded by a vote of the Great and General Court of Massachusetts on October 28, 1636 that allocated “400£ towards a schoale or colledge.” Subsequent legislative acts established the Board of Overseers, but it was the Charter of 1650 that created the Harvard Corporation as the College's primary governing board and defined its composition and authority. The College Charter became a contentious target for College officials, the Massachusetts Governor and General C...

Kittredge, George Lyman, 1860-1941

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George Lyman Kittredge (February 28, 1860 – July 23, 1941) was a professor of English literature at Harvard University. His scholarly edition of the works of William Shakespeare was influential in the early 20th century. He was also involved in American folklore studies and was instrumental in the formation and management of the Harvard University Press. One of his better-known books concerned witchcraft in England. Kittredge was born in Boston in 1860. His father, Edward "Kit" Lyman Kittredg...

Green, Carleton.

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Green earned his Harvard AB in 1930, his AM in 1933, and his PhD in 1936. From the description of The literary background of Shakspere's Troilus and Cressida. [May 1933] (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 228511491 ...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...