Background
Cortissoz, Paul was born on November 9, 1924 in New York City. Son of Alfred and Helen (O'Brien) Cortissoz.
Cortissoz, Paul was born on November 9, 1924 in New York City. Son of Alfred and Helen (O'Brien) Cortissoz.
Bachelor of Arts, Manhattan College, 1947; Master of Arts, Columbia, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1955.
Instructor, Manhattan College, Bronx, New York, 1947-1953; assistant professor, Manhattan College, 1953-1958; associate professor, Manhattan College, 1958-1964; professor, Manhattan College, 1964-1991; head English and world literature department, Manhattan College, 1963-1967, 70-78.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Member Modern Language Association, American Association of University Professors.
Married Geraldine Smith, August 27, 1949. Children: Anne, Celia Jo, Marie.