Cleanth Brooks
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Summary
Cleanth Brooks was born on October 16, 1906[1], in Murray[2]. He died on May 10, 1994[3], in New Haven[4]. He worked as a literary critic[5], philologist[6], and literary historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (595 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Field of work: literary criticism[10]
- Employer: Yale University[11], Louisiana State University[12], University of Michigan[13], University of California, Los Angeles[14]
- Educated at: Vanderbilt University[15], Tulane University[16], Exeter College[17]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[18], Jefferson Lecture[19], Rhodes Scholarship[20]
- Member of: American Philosophical Society[21], American Association for the Advancement of Science[22], American Academy of Arts and Letters[23], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[26]
- Cause of death: esophageal cancer[27]
- Residence: New Haven[28]
- Family name: Brooks[29]
- Given name: Q140789266[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Name in native language: Cleanth Brooks[33]
Why It Matters
Cleanth Brooks has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Cleanth Brooks born?
Cleanth Brooks was born in Murray[2].
Where did Cleanth Brooks die?
Cleanth Brooks passed away in New Haven[4].
What did Cleanth Brooks do for work?
Cleanth Brooks worked as a literary critic[5], philologist[6], and literary historian[7].
Where did Cleanth Brooks go to school?
Cleanth Brooks was educated at Vanderbilt University[15], Tulane University[16], and Exeter College[17].
What awards did Cleanth Brooks receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18], Jefferson Lecture[19], and Rhodes Scholarship[20].