What Happened This Year 1895

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Born in 1895

F. R. Leavis

English educator and literary critic

Born

1895 131 years ago

Died

April 14th, 1978 48 years ago — 83 years old

An influential English educator and literary critic. Contributed significantly to literary criticism and education in the 20th century. Emphasized the importance of close reading and the moral dimension of literature. Edited and contributed to various literary journals, championing modern English literature and criticism.