L. Janette Richardson

Background

Richardson, L. Janette was born on August 18, 1925 in Ontario, Oregon, United States. Daughter of Joel Henry and Helen King Richardson.

Education

Bachelor, University Oregon, 1946. Master of Arts, University Oregon, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, University California, Berkeley, 1962.

Career

Teacher English and drama, Gresham (Oregon) High School, 1947-1956; assistant professor rhetoric and comparative literature, University of California, Berkeley, 1962-1967; associate professor, University of California, Berkeley, 1967-1974; professor, University of California, Berkeley, 1974-1989; department chairman comparative literature, University of California, Berkeley, 1974-1979; department chairman rhetoric, University of California, Berkeley, 1981-1986.

Achievements

• L. Janette Richardson has been listed as a noteworthy literature educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Blameth Nat Me: A Study of Imagery in Chaucer's Fabliaux

    (Book by Richardson, Janette)

  • Blameth Nat Me A Study of Imagery in Chaucer's Fab

Membership

Member Mediaeval Academy American, Modern Language Association, American Comparative Literature Association, Mediaeval Association Pacific, Philological Association Pacific Coast, University of California-Berkeley Faculty Club (board directors), Phi Beta Kappa (treasurer Berkeley chapter 1981-1989).

Connections

Father:

Joel Henry

Mother:

Helen King Richardson