Brander MatthewsJames Brander Matthews (1852 - 1929) was an American writer and educator. He was the first full-time professor of dramatic literature at an American university and played a significant role in establishing theater as a subject worthy of formal study n the academic world. His interests ranged from Shakespeare, Moliere and Ibsen to French boulevard comedies, folk theater and the new realism of his own day. Read More Read Less