George Lyman Kittredge, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Lyman Kittredge

American scholar, literary critic, and folklorist

Date of Birth: 28-Feb-1860

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 23-Jul-1941

Profession: journalist, literary critic, musicologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

George Lyman Kittredge (February 28, 1860 – July 23, 1941) was a professor of English literature at Harvard University.
His scholarly edition of the works of William Shakespeare was influential in the early 20th century.
He was also involved in American folklore studies and was instrumental in the formation and management of the Harvard University Press.
One of his better-known books concerned witchcraft in England.