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Albert Joseph Gelpi is the Coe Professor of American Literature, Emeritus at Stanford University, where he has made significant contributions to the fields of American literature and poetry. He graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with a Bachelor’s degree in 1951, completed a Master's degree at Tulane University in 1956, and earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1962. Gelpi's academic career includes positions as an Assistant Professor and Head Tutor at Harvard, as well as various roles at Stanford, including Associate Dean for Graduate Studies & Research, and Chair of the American Studies and Department of English. He was a Guggenheim Fellow from 1977-78 and has a distinguished body of published work, including books on Emily Dickinson, Wallace Stevens, and Adrienne Rich, among others. Gelpi's scholarship has focused on the intricacies of American poetic traditions and the evolving landscape of modern literature.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Holds the position as Coe Professor American Literature, Emeritus at Stanford University, focusing on American literature and poetry.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Served as a Professor in the Department of English, contributing to various academic programs and research.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Advanced from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, specializing in American literature.
Harvard University • Cambridge, MA
Initiated academic career as Assistant Professor in the English Department at Harvard.
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