William Lyon Phelps

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1865 – 1943

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Who was William Lyon Phelps?

William Lyon Phelps was an American author, critic and scholar. He taught the first American university course on the modern novel. He was a well-known speaker who drew large crowds. He had a radio show, wrote a daily syndicated newspaper column, lectured frequently, and published numerous popular books and articles.

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Born
Jan 2, 1865
New Haven
Also known as
  • William L. Phelps
Spouses
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Harvard University
  • Yale University
Died
Aug 21, 1943
New Haven

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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