Born in France,Cestre studied at Harvard University in the United States before starting an academic career at various universities including the University of Bordeaux and the Sorbonne. He engaged in several exchange programmes with schools across the United States and the United Kingdom.
Cestre was described by Eric Wollencott Barnes as a "pioneer among serious scholars of American literature".[1]
Early life and education
In 1897,Cestre was an exchange student at Harvard University in the United States. He received a Masters of Arts degree from the school the following year.[1]
In 1918,Cestre began serving as the chair of American Civilization at the Sorbonne,following the role's creation that year.[1] While there he directed several doctoral theses,including that of Bernard Faÿ.[2]:100 He remained at the Sorbonne until his retirement in 1945.[1]
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