Background

Shapiro, Norman Richard was born on November 1, 1930 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Harry Alexander and Eva (Goldberg) Shapiro.

Education

Bachelor, Harvard University, 1951; Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1958; Diplôme de Langue et Lettres Françaises, Université d'Aix-Marseille, 1956; Master of Arts (honorary), Université d'Aix-Marseille, 1972.

Career

Instructor French Amherst College, 1958-1960. Assistant professor romance languages and literature Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 1960-1965, associate professor, 1965-1971, professor, since 1971. Writer-in-residence Adams House, Harvard University, since 2003.

Works

• book

  • The Jew of Seville

    (Before he was twenty years old, Louisiana-born Victor Sjo...)

  • COMEDY OF EROS: Medieval French Guides to the Art of Love

    (This high-spirited collection of medieval French love poe...)

  • Fifty Fables of La Fontaine

    (Finally available in paperback - the fabulous "Fifty Fabl...)

  • Fifty Fables of La Fontaine

    (Finally available in paperback - the fabulous "Fifty Fabl...)

  • The Comedy of Eros: Medieval French Guide to the Art of Love

    (Comedy Of Eros, The: Medieval French Guides To The Art Of...)

  • Four Farces (Tour De Farce, Vol 5)

    (Wild plots and quicksilver wit characterize the plays of ...)

  • All Gall: Malicious Monologues and Ruthless Recitations (Tour De Farce, V. 6) (Paperback) - Common

    ((Applause Books). Finally, a monologue book for actors wi...)

  • A Flea in Her Rear (or Ants in Her Pants) and Other Vintage French Farces (Tour de Farce)

    ((Applause Books). Ten French farces as translated by Norm...)

  • All Gall: Malicious Monologues & Ruthless Recitations: Paperback Book (Tour De Farce, V. 6)

    ((Applause Books). Finally, a monologue book for actors wi...)

  • Lyrics of the French Renaissance: Marot, Du Bellay and Ronsard
  • One Hundred and One Poems by Paul Verlaine : A Bilingual Edition
  • Fabulists French, The - Verse Fables of Nine Centuries
  • Fifty More Fables of La Fontaine
  • The Fabulists French: VERSE FABLES OF NINE CENTURIES
  • A Flea in Her Rear (or Ants in Her Pants) and Other Vintage French Farces (Tour de Farce) Paperback May 1, 2000
  • A Flea in Her Rear (or Ants in Her Pants) and Other Vintage French Farces (Tour de Farce) by Shapiro, Norman (2000) Paperback
  • A Flea in Her Rear (or Ants in Her Pants) and Other Vintage French Farces A FLEA IN HER REAR (OR ANTS IN HER PANTS) AND OTHER VINTAGE FRENCH FARCES By Shapiro, Norman R. ( Author )May-01-2000 Paperback
  • The Jew of Seville by Sejour Victor Shapiro Norman R. (2001-12-18) Hardcover
  • Palabres: Contes Et Poemes De L'Afrique Noire Et Des Antilles
  • The Fabulists French. Verse Fables of Nine Centuries. Illustrations by David Schorr

Membership

Member African Studies Association, American Association Teachers French, Universala Esperanto-Asocio, Esperanto League North America, Judezmo Society, American Literature Translate Association (Distinguished Translation award 1992), American Translators Association, Dramatists Guild, Beast Fable Society (editorial board Bestia), Signet Society of Harvard, Delta Kappa Epsilon.

Connections

father:

Harry Alexander Shapiro

mother:

Eva (Goldberg) Shapiro