Louis Cazamian
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Louis François Cazamian (2 April 1877 - 1965) was a French academic and literary critic.
He was the author of many books in both French and English dealing with English literature, including 'A History of English Literature' (1927, with É. Legouis), 'Le Roman Social en Angleterre' (an early study of the social novel
), and 'The Development of English Humor' (1952). Other works include 'The Social Impact of Dickens's Novels', 'L'Humour de Shakespeare and Sybolisme et Poésie.
As professor of English literature at the University of Paris, he delivered three Rice Lectures in 1911 - 'The Unity of France', 'The France of Today and Tomorrow' and 'The Personality of France'. He delivered the 1931 Andrew Lang Lecture
, 'Andrew Lang and the Maid of France'. He received honorary degrees from Oxford, St. Andrews
, and Durham
.
He was professor of modern English literature and civilization at the Sorbonne
from 1925-1945. He also supervised Raja Rao
in his time at the Sorbonne. He is thanked in the Preface to Ian Watt
's The Rise of the Novel.
He was the author of many books in both French and English dealing with English literature, including 'A History of English Literature' (1927, with É. Legouis), 'Le Roman Social en Angleterre' (an early study of the social novel
Social novel
Social novels, also known as social problem novels or realist fiction, originated in the 18th century but gained a popular following in the 19th century with the rise of the Victorian Era and in many ways was a reaction to industrialization, social, political and economic issues and movements...
), and 'The Development of English Humor' (1952). Other works include 'The Social Impact of Dickens's Novels', 'L'Humour de Shakespeare and Sybolisme et Poésie.
As professor of English literature at the University of Paris, he delivered three Rice Lectures in 1911 - 'The Unity of France', 'The France of Today and Tomorrow' and 'The Personality of France'. He delivered the 1931 Andrew Lang Lecture
Andrew Lang lecture
The Andrew Lang Lecture series is held at the University of St. Andrews. The lectures are named for Andrew Lang. The most famous lecture in this series is that given by J. R. R...
, 'Andrew Lang and the Maid of France'. He received honorary degrees from Oxford, St. Andrews
University of St Andrews
The University of St Andrews, informally referred to as "St Andrews", is the oldest university in Scotland and the third oldest in the English-speaking world after Oxford and Cambridge. The university is situated in the town of St Andrews, Fife, on the east coast of Scotland. It was founded between...
, and Durham
Durham University
The University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University, is a university in Durham, England. It was founded by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837...
.
He was professor of modern English literature and civilization at the Sorbonne
Sorbonne
The Sorbonne is an edifice of the Latin Quarter, in Paris, France, which has been the historical house of the former University of Paris...
from 1925-1945. He also supervised Raja Rao
Raja Rao
Raja Rao was an Indian writer of English language novels and short stories, whose works are deeply rooted in Hinduism. Raja Rao's semi-autobiographical novel, The Serpent and the Rope , is a story of a search for spiritual truth in Europe and India...
in his time at the Sorbonne. He is thanked in the Preface to Ian Watt
Ian Watt
Ian Watt was a literary critic, literary historian and professor of English at Stanford University. His Rise of the Novel: Studies in Defoe, Richardson and Fielding is an important work in the history of the genre...
's The Rise of the Novel.