Colleagues, students remember Helen Vendler - Harvard Gazette
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When Helen Vendler taught William Blake's 'The Lamb,' she often ended class discussions by reading the poem aloud. Vendler would embody the character of the worshipful child speaker, bringing poetry to life.
Harvard Gazettehttps://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/05/colleagues-students-remember-helen-vendler-a-titan-of-poetry-criticism/
Vendler, a titan in the world of letters, taught in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences for over 30 years, publishing numerous books on poetry criticism and impacting countless students.
Harvard Gazettehttps://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/05/colleagues-students-remember-helen-vendler-a-titan-of-poetry-criticism/
Her textbook 'Poems, Poets, Poetry' introduced many non-humanities students to English and American poetry, showcasing her dedication to expanding the appreciation of literature.
Harvard Gazettehttps://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/05/colleagues-students-remember-helen-vendler-a-titan-of-poetry-criticism/
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