Ernst Hunter Wright

Ernst Hunter Wright (1882–1968) was a professor at Columbia, a chairman of English Institute at Columbia (1942–1946), an author of many notable works, an editor-in-chief of Richards Cyclopedia for Juveniles.[1][2][3] Dr Wright specialized in the 18th century, Shakespeare and Rousseau.[4]

Notable works
  • The Meaning of Rousseau[5]
  • The Authorship of Timon of Athens[6]

Chess

According to Jose Capablanca's "A Primer of Chess", Dr Ernst Hunter Wright was an avid chess player. Capablanca gives Dr Wright credits for the book.

Personal life

Dr. Wright was born in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1882. Wright graduated from Columbia University in 1906 and received his Ph.D from the University in 1910. Dr. Wright died in 1968 and was buried in Fantinekill Cemetery[7]

gollark: Cognitohazards which gave the impression of paying tuition.
gollark: They replaced their tuition with cognitohazards.
gollark: And typically a year shorter.
gollark: I mean, here it's "only" £9250/year plus living expenses, for residents.
gollark: Isn't american university-level education hilariously expensive?

References
  1. Columbia University Libraries Archival Collections:Ernest Hunter Wright Collection, 1892-1968
  2. Columbia University:Rare Book & Manuscript Library
  3. A Primer of Chess, Jose Capablanca, Chess World Champion
  4. New York Times: ERNEST WRIGHT, TAUGHT ENGLISH; Ex-Chairman of Department at Columbia Dies at 86
  5. The meaning of Rousseau - Ernest Hunter Wright - Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
  6. The authorship of Timon of Athens ... - Ernest Hunter Wright - Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
  7. Burial:Fantinekill Cemetery
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