William Lyon Phelps | |
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 William Lyon Phelps (1895) | |
| Born | January 2, 1865 |
| Died | August 21, 1943 (aged 78) |
| Other names | Billy |
| Occupation(s) | Professor of English Literature, author |
| Known for | Yale University Lampson Professor of English Literature. Taught first American university course in the modern novel. |
| Spouse | Annabel Hubbard |
| Parent(s) | Sylvanus Dryden Phelps, Sophia Emilia Linsley |
William Lyon Phelps (January 2, 1865 New Haven, Connecticut – August 21, 1943 New Haven, Connecticut) was an American author, critic and scholar. He taught the first American university course on the modern novel. He had a radio show, wrote a daily syndicated newspaper column, lectured frequently, and published numerous books and articles.