"It's amazing how, age after age, in country after country, and in all languages, Shakespeare emerges as incomparable."
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M. H. Abrams (1912–2015) was a distinguished literary critic and scholar whose profound impact on the study of romanticism and literary theory continues to resonate today. Born in New York City, he spent much of his academic career at Cornell University, where he played a pivotal role in shaping modern literary criticism. Best known for his influential work "The Mirror and the Lamp," Abrams examined the relationship between art and emotions, leaving an indelible mark on literary studies. His dedication to understanding the complexities of literature solidified his legacy as a key figure in 20th-century criticism.
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"When I was a graduate student, the leading spirits at Harvard were interested in the history of ideas."
M. H. Abrams
"If you read quickly to get through a poem to what it means, you have missed the body of the poem."
M. H. Abrams