Anna Balakian
(1915-1997)
renowned authority on symbolism and surrealism
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Anna Balakian (14 July 1915 in Constantinople, Ottoman Empire (now Istanbul, Turkey) – 12 August 1997 in New York City, United States), former chair of the Department of Comparative Literature at New York University, was internationally recognized as an authority on symbolism and surrealism. She served as President of the American Comparative Literature Association from 1977 to 1980 and was a longtime leader in the International Comparative Literature Association. The author of numerous acclaimed books and articles, she was the recipient of many awards.
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14 July 1915 Constantinople, Ottoman Empire (now Istanbul, Turkey)
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12 August 1997 (aged 82) New York City, United States
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| Zodiac | Cancer |
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