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Auerbach, Nina Joan was born on May 24, 1943 in New York City.
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Auerbach, Nina Joan was born on May 24, 1943 in New York City.
Bachelor of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1964; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1970.
Instructor English, Cleveland State University, 1968; assistant professor, California State University, Los Angeles, 1970-1972; assistant professor, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1972-1977; associate professor, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1977-1983; professor, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, since 1983.
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(A moving and revealing biography of one of England's most...)
Member Modern Language Association, College English Association, Northeast Victorian Society.
