Background
Hoffman, Arthur Wolf was born on March 13, 1921 in Staten Island, New York, United States. Son of William Henry and Esther Matilda (Wolf) Hoffman.
Hoffman, Arthur Wolf was born on March 13, 1921 in Staten Island, New York, United States. Son of William Henry and Esther Matilda (Wolf) Hoffman.
Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan University, 1942; Master of Arts in English, Yale University, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy in English, Yale University, 1951.
Instructor English, Yale University, New Haven, 1949-1953; assistant Professor of English, Syracuse University, New York, 1953-1957; associate professor, Syracuse University, New York, 1957-1962; professor, Syracuse University, New York, 1962-1991; professor emeritus, Syracuse University, New York, since 1992; department chairman English, Syracuse University, New York, 1974-1979.
Married Joyce Faythe Lake, August 13, 1949. Children: Ruth, Gail, Susan.