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Bruce Brandt Papers
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- 1977-2016 (Creation)
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1.0 linear feet [1 record box]
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Dr. Brandt is an Emeritus Professor of English specializing in the English Renaissance, particularly Shakespearean studies and Renaissance drama, prose, and poetry. He earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1977, following his earlier academic pursuits with an M.A. and B.A. from the University of Denver in 1971 and 1969, respectively. Upon completing his doctoral studies, Brandt joined the faculty at South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, in the fall of 1979. Throughout his tenure at SDSU, his expertise lies primarily in English Renaissance literature, with a particular focus on Shakespearean studies and Renaissance drama, prose, and poetry.
In addition to his teaching and research responsibilities, Brandt has been actively involved in academic leadership and service roles at SDSU. He has served on various committees, contributed to departmental initiatives, and provided guidance and mentorship to students and colleagues alike.
Brandt's academic achievements have been recognized through various accolades and honors. He received the F.O. Butler Foundation Award for Excellence in Scholarship in 1992. In addition, Brandt was honored with the College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Scholar award in 2015, further highlighting his scholarly achievements and impact.
Brandt has made significant contributions to academic discourse through his research and publications. His scholarly work includes numerous articles, books, and contributions to edited volumes, covering a wide range of topics within English Renaissance literature. Brandt's publications reflect his deep insights, rigorous scholarship, and commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics, from Marlowe studies to Shakespearean literature and beyond.
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This collection encompasses a wide range of materials documenting various aspects of Dr. Brandt's academic and professional activities. It includes records of his involvement in academic committees, such as the Academic Senate, College of Arts & Science Computer Committee, and Technical Communication Committee. Additionally, the collection contains syllabi, course outlines, and exams for numerous English courses taught by Dr. Brandt, spanning from introductory to advanced levels. Other materials relate to Dr. Brandt's participation in conferences, research projects, sabbaticals, and his service on committees such as the European Studies Committee and the Charles Sewrey Faculty Colloquium. Furthermore, the collection includes correspondence, newsletters, and offprints of articles, providing insights into Dr. Brandt's scholarly contributions and professional engagements.
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This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
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ARTICLES
Brandt, Bruce E. "Shakespeare's Marlowe: The Influence of Christopher Marlowe on Shakespeare's Artistry." Journal of British Studies, vol. 48, no. 2, Cambridge University Press, July 2009, pp. 754-756.
Brandt, Bruce E. "Christopher Marlowe Studies: Bibliography." Marlowe Studies, vol. 1, no. 1, Purdue University for and on behalf of College of Arts & Sciences Publications Office, 2011, p. 193.
BOOKS
Brandt, Bruce Edwin. Christopher Marlowe in the Eighties: An Annotated Bibliography of Marlowe Criticism from 1978 through 1989. West Cornwall, CT: Locust Hill Press, 1992. Available at Hilton M. Briggs Library, Upper Level, PR2674.B72 1992.
Brandt, Bruce Edwin, editor. Proceedings of the Third Dakotas Conference on Earlier British Literature. Dakotas Conference on Earlier British Literature, 1995. Available at Hilton M. Briggs Library, Upper Level, PR7.D135 1995.
REVIEWS
Brandt, Bruce E. Review of "Marlowe's Ovie: The Elegies in the Marlowe Canon" by M. L. Stapleton. Comparative Drama, vol. 49, no. 3, Department of English, Western Michigan University, 2015, pp. 375-378.
Brandt, Bruce E. Review of "Shakespeare's Marlowe: The Influence of Christopher Marlowe on Shakespeare's Artistry" by Robert A. Logan. Journal of British Studies, vol. 48, no. 3, Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp. 754-756.
Brandt, Bruce E. Review of "Hammer or Anvil: Psychological Patterns in Christopher Marlowe's Plays" by Constance Brown Kuriyama. Bulletin of the Midwest Modern Language Association, vol. 15, no. 2, 1982, p. 48.
Brandt, Bruce E. Review of "Edmund Spenser's War on Lord Burghley,” Choice, vol. 49, no. 10, American Library Association, Middletown, 2012, p. 1869.
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