Background
Rosenheim, Edward Weil was born on May 15, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Weil and Fannie (Kohn) Rosenheim.
( How can we become good readers? In this classic handboo...)
How can we become good readers? In this classic handbook, Edward W. Rosenheim lays out the basics that can help us all become sharper, more proficient readers. Looking at specific poems, novels, and plays, this excellent critical guide raises questions and offers suggestions designed to make us think more and enjoy more fully what we are reading. Designed for students of literature as well as those who simply like to read, What Happens in Literature helps readers appreciate literary works as unique creations, born in a particular time and place, but powerful enough to speak across centuries.
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Rosenheim, Edward Weil was born on May 15, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Weil and Fannie (Kohn) Rosenheim.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Chicago, 1939; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1946; Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1953.
Publicity writer, Public Relations Service, Chicago, 1939-1940;
instructor, Gary (Indiana) College, 1946;
faculty, University of Chicago, since 1947;
Professor of English, University of Chicago, since 1962;
David B. and Clara E. Stern professor, University of Chicago, 1980-1988, professor emeritus, since 1988;
associate department chairman English, University of Chicago, 1967-1975;
director broadcasting for university, University of Chicago, 1954-1957;
director, National Humanities Institute, 1977-1980. Distinguished visiting professor Pennsylvania State University, 1961. Distinguished lecturer National Council Teachers English, 1967.
Member Illinois Humanities Council, since 1982, president, 1985-1987.
( How can we become good readers? In this classic handboo...)
Served to captain infantry Army of the United States, 1941-1946. Member American Society 18th Century Studies, Johnson Society (president Central region 1971) Clubs: Quadrangle, Wayfarers, Caxton.
Married Margaret Morton Keeney, June 20, 1947. Children: Daniel Edward, James Morton, Andrew Keeney.