Walter Goffart
Industrialist and the Diva: Alexander Smith Cochran, Founder of Yale's Elizabethan Club, and Madame Ganna Walska
Industrialist and the Diva: Alexander Smith Cochran, Founder of Yale's Elizabethan Club, and Madame Ganna Walska
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Alexander Smith Cochran, a Yale Class of 1896 graduate, founded the Yale Elizabethan Club in 1911 to house his collection of original editions of plays and related works from Queen Elizabeth's reign. Cochran's creation "changed the tone and atmosphere of modern Yale" until the colleges arrived. Walter Goffart's book explores Cochran's life and many occupations, including his founding of the "Lizzie," and his intriguing wife, Ganna Walska.
Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 02 October 2020
Publisher: Yale University Press
A captivating animated account unfolds, shedding light on the inception of the esteemed Elizabethan Club at Yale University and delving into the remarkable life of its founder, Alexander Smith Cochran, Yale Class of 1896. A millionaire carpet manufacturer, renowned philanthropist, and passionate yachtsman, Cochran assembled an exceptional collection of original editions of plays and related works from the reign of Queen Elizabeth. In 1911, with the invaluable assistance of William Lyon Phelps, Cochran established the Yales Elizabethan Club as a sanctuary to house his invaluable collection and provide a warm and inviting environment for social and intellectual engagement among Yale undergraduates, graduates, and faculty passionate about literature and the arts. Cochran's visionary creation "transformed the very essence of modern Yale," setting a precedent that endured until the arrival of the colleges.
In his comprehensive exploration, Walter Goffart delves into the diverse tapestry of Cochran's life, encompassing his various occupations, notably the founding of the iconic "Lizzie." Furthermore, he offers a keen examination of Cochran's intriguing wife, Ganna Walska, a talented opera singer celebrated for her remarkable contributions to the development of the Lotusland gardens in Montecito, California. This captivating animated account, distributed exclusively for the Elizabethan Club, Yale University, offers a captivating glimpse into the rich history and remarkable individuals that shaped the institution's early years.
Weight: 696g
Dimension: 166 x 235 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300255485
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