Mark

Mark Van Doren

Mark
#7,303
Most Influential Person Across History

American poet and literary critic

Mark Van Doren's Academic­Influence.com Rankings

Mark Van Doren
Literature
#584
Historical Rank
Literary Criticism
#119
Historical Rank
literature Degrees
Download Badge
  • Literature

Mark Van Doren's Degrees

Why Is Mark Van Doren Influential?

(Suggest an Edit or Addition)

According to Wikipedia, Mark Van Doren was an American poet, writer and critic. He was a scholar and a professor of English at Columbia University for nearly 40 years, where he inspired a generation of influential writers and thinkers including Thomas Merton, Robert Lax, John Berryman, Whittaker Chambers, and Beat Generation writers such as Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac. He was literary editor of The Nation, in New York City , and its film critic, 1935 to 1938.

Other Resources About Mark Van Doren

What Schools Are Affiliated With Mark Van Doren?

Mark Van Doren is affiliated with the following schools: