Edward Alexander (professor)

Edward Alexander
Born1936 (1936)
Brooklyn, New York
DiedAugust 22, 2020(2020-08-22) (aged 83–84)
Seattle, Washington
AwardsGuggenheim Fellowship (1974)
Academic background
EducationColumbia University (BA)
University of Minnesota (PhD)
Academic work
DisciplineJewish Studies
InstitutionsUniversity of Washington

Edward Alexander (1936 – August 22, 2020)[1] was an American essayist and professor emeritus of English at the University of Washington.[2] He focused his research on literary figures such as John Stuart Mill, Matthew Arnold, John Morley, John Ruskin, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Lionel Trilling, Irving Howe, and Robert B. Heilman; and authored books about Jewish history, Zionism, and antisemitism.[3]

  1. ^ "In Memoriam / Professor Emeritus Edward Alexander | Department of English | University of Washington". english.washington.edu. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
  2. ^ "Edward Alexander". English Matters (newsletter). University of Washington English Department. Spring 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  3. ^ "Edward Alexander (faculty page)". Department of English. University of Washington. Retrieved 27 April 2017.