Dr. Louis Menand

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Biography

Louis Menand is an American academic specializing in 19th and 20th Century Cultural History. He is the Robert M. Bass Professor of English at Harvard University, where he engages in teaching and research that explore the intersections of culture, literature, and history. Menand has authored several influential works, including 'The Metaphysical Club,' which won the Pulitzer Prize for history, and 'Free World: Art and Thought in the Cold War,' which delves into the cultural dynamics of that era. He has been instrumental in academic discourse, contributing to a better understanding of modernism and literary criticism. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Menand currently accepts graduate student advisees, reflecting his commitment to mentoring the next generation of scholars. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Pomona College and both a Master of Arts and a Doctorate from Columbia University, aligning his academic preparation with his research interests.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).