William Empson: References & Edit History
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Critical studies of Empson’s work include Roma Gill (ed.), William Empson: The Man and His Work (1974); and John Constable (ed.), Critical Essays on William Empson (1993).
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| added a photo. | Jun 12, 2026 | ||
| Updated information on his birthplace and added links. | May 18, 2026 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Apr 11, 2026 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Sep 23, 2025 | ||
| First paragraph modernization. | Feb 29, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: All Poetry - Biography of William Empson. | Apr 20, 2022 | ||
| Changed article title from "Sir William Empson" to "William Empson." | Aug 06, 2019 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction - Biography of William Empson. | Feb 06, 2019 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Poetry Archive - Biography of William Empson. | Jun 03, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: Poetry Foundation - Biography of William Empson. | Feb 12, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Helium - Biography of William Empson. | Feb 12, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Fact Monster - People - Biography of William Empson. | Dec 18, 2011 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Aug 05, 2008 | ||
| Article revised. | Mar 21, 1999 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Mar 18, 1999 |
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