Peter Elbow

Peter Elbow
Born (1935-04-14) April 14, 1935 (age 89)
New York, New York
Known for
Composition theory and pedagogy
Academic background
Alma mater
ThesisComplex Irony in Chaucer (1969)
Doctoral advisorCharles R. Blyth
Academic work
Institutions
Main interests
WebsiteUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst faculty profile

Peter Elbow (born April 14, 1935) is a professor of English Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he also directed the Writing Program from 1996 until 2000. He writes about theory, practice, and pedagogy, and has authored several books and papers. He is one of the pioneers of freewriting.[1]

  1. ^ Reynolds, Mark (Mar 1984). "Freewriting's Origin". The English Journal. 73 (3): 81–2. doi:10.2307/817229. JSTOR 817229.