George Lyman Kittredge

George Lyman Kittredge
A 1906 portrait of Kittredge
Born(1860-02-28)February 28, 1860
DiedJuly 23, 1941(1941-07-23) (aged 81)
Alma materHarvard University
Occupation(s)English professor, folklorist
SpouseFrances Eveline Gordon

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 and New England.


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