Angus Fletcher

I was a grad student in his Shakespeare seminar in Buffalo, in the early 1970s. His concern with science was not as evident then, in his teaching, as it clearly became. In class meetings, he treated ideas like delightful fireflies on a mild summer evening; he made students feel wonderful for contributing even one basic thought. I had little communication with him outside my papers for class; I was unnerved by his capacious mind. However, a decade later, I chanced on a letter of recommendation...

Angus was an extraordinary teacher with a soul that burned with a brilliant curiosity. The world has been deprived of this intense and beautiful light.

I was privileged to be a student of Dr. Fletcher's at The Graduate Center, CUNY in the 1980's. He was an extraordinary teacher, who had a lasting influence on my understanding & wonder at the world around me. He taught me to think imaginatively & his unique perspective will be much missed at a time when it is so sorely needed. My condolences to his family & all those who loved him.

I am saddened to hear of Professor Fletcher's death. I offer my condolences to his family. I never met him but I've read every one of his books multiple times. I have already read his latest work, The Topological Imagination, which was published less than one year ago, twice. I am not even an academic; I am a chef and restaurateur with a rather persistent interest in literature. I first started reading Angus Fletcher's books when I in college, which was almost 30 years ago. I am certain that...

A beautiful soul, a fine mind, a brilliant writer. We who also write bow low before his memory.

Angus was an inspired teacher. He was always aware of surprising and startling contexts, meanings, subtleties and approaches. One never knew in which direction he might take a discussion. It was an utter delight to sit in his classes, and to discuss ideas with him. I had the privilege to be counseled and mentored by him, and I emerged from my time with him a better and more aware thinker. Though always busy, he was generous with his time, and, overall, was an open, generous and lovely person....

A true, a good friend always, and a great scholar.--Paul Oppenheimer

I knew him as mentor (early on) and later as colleague and friend. Blake would have known him as a mental prince. Joe Wittreich

May our God of all comfort and peace be with your family during this time of sadness.