Mysticism in English Literature (Esprios Classics) - Spurgeon, Caroline F. E.
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Caroline Frances Eleanor Spurgeon (24 October 1869, India - 24 October 1942, Tucson, Arizona) was an English literary critic. In 1913, she was appointed Hildred Carlisle Professor of English at the University of London and became head of the Department of English at Bedford College, London. She was the first woman to be awarded a chair at the University of London, and only the third in Britain (after Edith Morley and Millicent Mackenzie). She co-founded the International Federation of University Women with Dr. Virginia Gildersleeve. Caroline Spurgeon was educated at Cheltenham Ladies' College,…mehr

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Caroline Frances Eleanor Spurgeon (24 October 1869, India - 24 October 1942, Tucson, Arizona) was an English literary critic. In 1913, she was appointed Hildred Carlisle Professor of English at the University of London and became head of the Department of English at Bedford College, London. She was the first woman to be awarded a chair at the University of London, and only the third in Britain (after Edith Morley and Millicent Mackenzie). She co-founded the International Federation of University Women with Dr. Virginia Gildersleeve. Caroline Spurgeon was educated at Cheltenham Ladies' College, Dresden and at King's College London and University College London. She is known as the first female university professor in London, the second in England.
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Caroline Frances Eleanor Spurgeon (1869-1942) was a distinguished literary scholar and critic, best known for her innovative work in the field of Shakespearean studies and comparative literature. She held a significant role in academia as a female professor at a time when women's presence in higher education was still a burgeoning phenomenon. Spurgeon's scholarly pursuits were characterized by a meticulous approach to literary analysis, particularly through the lens of metaphor and imagery. One of her notable contributions to literary criticism is 'Mysticism in English Literature' (1913), a work where she explores the influence and presence of mystical elements across various periods of English literary history. Spurgeon's insights into mysticism reflect her broader interest in the psychological underpinnings of literature and its capacity to transcend ordinary experience. Her literary style often combined rigorous scholarly method with an accessible narrative, aiming to reach a balance that would appeal to both academic audiences and the educated public. As a pioneer in her field, Spurgeon's work continues to be referenced in literary studies, and her commitment to the deep reading of texts has inspired generations of literature students and scholars alike.