Van Wyck Brooks
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Summary
Van Wyck Brooks was born on February 16, 1886[1], in Plainfield[2]. He died on May 2, 1963[3], in Bridgewater[4]. He worked as a literary critic[5] and literary historian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (334 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Bridgewater Center Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Educated at: Harvard University[10]
- Award received: Pulitzer Prize for History[11], Rome Prize[12], National Book Award[13]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14], American Academy of Arts and Letters[15], American Philosophical Society[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Van Wyck Brooks[18]
- Family name: Brooks[19]
- Given name: Robert[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Commons Creator page: Van Wyck Brooks[22]
Why It Matters
Van Wyck Brooks has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Van Wyck Brooks born?
Van Wyck Brooks was born in Plainfield[2].
Where did Van Wyck Brooks die?
Van Wyck Brooks passed away in Bridgewater[4].
What did Van Wyck Brooks do for work?
Van Wyck Brooks worked as a literary critic[5] and literary historian[6].
Where did Van Wyck Brooks go to school?
Van Wyck Brooks was educated at Harvard University[10].
What awards did Van Wyck Brooks receive?
Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for History[11], Rome Prize[12], and National Book Award[13].