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George Stuart Gordon
1881–1942
A leading British literary scholar of the early 20th century, he moved between Oxford and Leeds and became known for lively, thoughtful work on English literature and criticism. He also served as Oxford Professor of Poetry and later led Magdalen College, bringing academic authority to everything he wrote.
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The Retreat from Mons
by George Stuart Gordon
About the author
Born in Falkirk, Scotland, in 1881, George Stuart Gordon was educated at the University of Glasgow and Oriel College, Oxford. He earned top honors in classics at Oxford and began his academic career as a Fellow of Magdalen College.
He went on to teach English literature at the University of Leeds from 1913 to 1922, then returned to Oxford as Merton Professor of English Literature. Later, he served as President of Magdalen College from 1928 until his death in 1942, and he was Oxford Professor of Poetry from 1933 to 1938.
Gordon is remembered chiefly as a literary scholar and critic rather than as a novelist. His work reflects a deep interest in English literature, classical learning, and the art of criticism, making him a notable figure in British academic life between the wars.