Memorial Minute for Walter Jacob Kaiser, 84 - Harvard Gazette
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Walter Jacob Kaiser, the Francis Lee Higginson Professor of English Literature and Professor of Comparative Literature, Emeritus, is remembered for his profound contributions to the Humanities, especially in Renaissance studies and translation. Notably, his works include seminal books and translations, such as 'Praisers of Folly' and translations of Marguerite Yourcenar's essays. Throughout his tenure, Kaiser also revitalized Harvard's Villa I Tatti, the Center for Italian Renaissance Studies in Florence, reflecting his deep passion for culture and education that will resonate in academic circles for years to come.
Walter Jacob Kaiser, a distinguished professor at Harvard, made significant contributions to Renaissance studies, translation, and literary criticism, impacting the field profoundly.
Kaiser's leadership at Villa I Tatti revitalized the Center for Italian Renaissance Studies, reflecting his deep commitment to the humanities and Renaissance culture.
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