Brander Matthews

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Brander Matthews

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Brander Matthews's Degrees

• Bachelors Classics Columbia University
• Masters Classics Columbia University
• PhD Classics Columbia University

Why Is Brander Matthews Influential?

According to Wikipedia, James Brander Matthews was an American academic, writer and literary critic. He was the first full-time professor of dramatic literature at Columbia University in New York and played a significant role in establishing theater as a subject worthy of formal study by academics. His interests ranged from Shakespeare, Molière, and Ibsen to French boulevard comedies, folk theater, and the new realism of his own time.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Brander Matthews?

Brander Matthews is affiliated with the following schools:

• Columbia University