Item 4 - Testimonial for James Smith by F. R. Leavis

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SMIJ/2/4

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Testimonial for James Smith by F. R. Leavis

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  • 24 Nov. 1946 (Creation)

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Smith, James (1904-1972), literary critic
(1904-1972)

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Trinity College Library, Cambridge

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6 Chesterton Hall Crescent, Cambridge.—Has known Smith for many years, having previously been aware of him as a brilliant student. The distinguished body of work Smith has published in «Scrutiny» has made him known in all the universities of the English-speaking world and he is especially fitted by his linguistic skills to interpret English literature and culture abroad. Testifies to his teaching abilities and pays tribute to his establishment of a British Institute at Caracas. Recommends him for the chair of English at Fribourg and commends his personality.

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