Background
Showalter, English was born on May 14, 1935 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States.
Showalter, English was born on May 14, 1935 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy in French, Yale University, 1964.
Assistant professor French, Haverford College, 1961-1964; assistant professor French, University of California-Davis, 1964-1966; assistant professor French, Princeton University, New Jersey, 1966-1974; associate professor, Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey, 1974-1978; professor, Rutgers University, 1978-1983; professor II, Rutgers University, since 1985; director, Modern Language Association, New York City, 1983-1985.
Member Modern Language Association, American Association Teachers French, American Society 18th Century Studies, French Society 18th Century Studies.
M. 1963; 2 children.