Arthur Kirsch

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Arthur C Kirsch (born 1932) is a literary critic noted for his scholarly writings on Shakespeare, Dryden, and W. H. Auden. He taught for many years at the University of Virginia, where he is now professor emeritus. [1]

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References

  1. "UVA English Department Website" . Retrieved 17 October 2021.