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M. H. Abrams
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Meyer Howard Abrams, usually cited as M. H. Abrams, was an American literary critic, known for works on romanticism, in particular his book The Mirror and the Lamp. Under Abrams's editorship, The Norton Anthology of English Literature became the standard text for undergraduate survey courses across the U.S. and a major trendsetter in literary canon formation.
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About M. H. Abrams
Birth
1912
Death
2015
Meyer Howard Abrams, usually cited as M. H. Abrams, was an American literary critic, known for works on romanticism, in particular his book The Mirror and the Lamp. Under Abrams's editorship, The Norton Anthology of English Literature became the standard text for undergraduate survey courses across the U.S. and a major trendsetter in literary canon formation.
M. H. Abrams was a foundational figure in 20th-century American literary theory.
His legacy endures through the iconic Norton Anthology of English Literature, a global reference work.
Born in Long Branch, he dedicated his life to the deep study of Romanticism and literary criticism.
With a career spanning over a century, he was a prolific author of nearly one hundred works.
Beyond academia, his work as a professor and journalist left an indelible mark on the world of letters.
