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Norman Kelvin

1924 – 2014

American literary scholar

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About Norman Kelvin

Lived 1924 – 2014 (aged 89). Norman Kelvin was an American literary scholar and university teacher.

Kelvin taught at Rutgers University and Columbia as a graduate student and began teaching in City College of New York in 1961, remaining at the institution until he retired in 2006. He wrote on the works of novelist E. M. Forster and was known for his four-volume edited edition of The Letters of William Morris, supported by a National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship.

Kelvin retired from teaching in 2006 and died on April 14, 2014.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Columbia College
Employers
City College of New York, CUNY Graduate School and University Center
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Norman Kelvin?

American literary scholar

When was Norman Kelvin born?

Norman Kelvin was born on 27 August 1924.

When did Norman Kelvin die?

Norman Kelvin died on 14 April 2014.

What was Norman Kelvin's occupation?

Norman Kelvin was a literary scholar and university teacher.

What nationality was Norman Kelvin?

Norman Kelvin was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Norman Kelvin

· Wikidata: Q112330855

· DBpedia: Norman Kelvin

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