into a respected international forum for Shakespeare criticism. He later turned to Commedia dell'Arte, publishing what reviewer Jack Violi called a brilliant probe. Personal life He was married twice and had no children. References Bibliography (Unsigned obituary), The Times, 22 April 1976. New General Catalog of Old Books and Authors British literary critics British literary theorists Drama teachers Academics of the University of Birmingham 1894 births 1976 deaths Academics of King's College London Yale University faculty