Edith Wharton

by Arthur Hobson Quinn

11 pages, Unknown Binding

Published January 1, 1978

About the author

An authority on the history of American drama and literature, Arthur Hobson Quinn attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he received his B.S. in 1894 and his Ph.D in 1899. Quinn also studied at the University of Munich. He began his teaching career when he was appointed an instructor in mathematics at Penn in 1894, and and instructor of English in 1895. The University appointed him Assistant Professor of English in 1904. Quinn would eventually hold the title of Welsh Professor of History and English, and serve as Dean of the College from 1912-1922.