Rosemond Tuve: A Life of the Mind

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Summary: Personal letters add a revealing touch
Review: Rosemond Tuve: A Life Of The Mind is a biography of the remarkable female scholar Rosemond Tuve (1903-1964), especially known for her expertise concerning the English Renaissance, who became the first woman to lecture in the English departments of Harvard and Princeton, and to be appointed professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Her success as a gifted teacher and in earning a place in a male-dominated profession distinguish her life and achievements. Personal letters add a revealing touch to this inspirational life story of learning, growing, and rising to challenges.

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Summary: Inspiring story of a pioneering woman educator.
Review: This is a great biography of Rosemond Tuve, a remarkable woman scholar, who began life on the prairies of South Dakota and rose to honor and acclaim in the United States and Europe.

This inspiring story is a reflection on education and the rewards of the life of the mind. Believing that education is a series of transformative experiences - she had a profound impact on all who knew her. I highly recommend this insightful, engrossing new biography of a truly remarkable woman.

Rating:
Summary: Inspiring story of a pioneering woman educator.
Review: This is a great biography of Rosemond Tuve, a remarkable woman scholar, who began life on the prairies of South Dakota and rose to honor and acclaim in the United States and Europe.

This inspiring story is a reflection on education and the rewards of the life of the mind. Believing that education is a series of transformative experiences - she had a profound impact on all who knew her. I highly recommend this insightful, engrossing new biography of a truly remarkable woman.