Charles Eliot Norton

1827–1908

American editor, author, and teacher. Began his working life in the importing business, but after 1855 entered a literary career. As well as writing and editing books, he contributed to the Atlantic Monthly and for a time co-edited the North American Review. Taught history of art and literature at Harvard University, 1873–97.

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