Charles Muscatine

Charles Muscatine's Degrees

• PhD English University of California, Berkeley

Why Is Charles Muscatine Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Charles Muscatine was an American academic specializing in medieval literature, particularly Chaucer. Following service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he returned home to complete his studies and went on to become a tutor at UC Berkeley. He was fired from his position there for refusing to sign a McCarthyite oath. He challenged the termination in court and won reinstatement to his post at Berkeley in a landmark 1951 court decision.

Other Resources About Charles Muscatine

• en.wikipedia.org

What Schools Are Affiliated With Charles Muscatine?

Charles Muscatine is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of California, Berkeley
• Yale University
• Wesleyan University