Highet

[ hahy-it ]

noun

1. Gilbert, 1906–78, U.S. writer and classical scholar.

Example Sentences

To bring these lessons more fully to life for students, Mr. Highet cast most of the principal roles with faculty members: people the students would know in a different context.

From New York Times

“Once we decided that Kelly should play Roma,” Mr. Highet explained, “that meant that Lingk should be a woman too.”

From New York Times

“We talk a lot about preparing people to go out into the world and find jobs, but we don’t talk much about what it’s going to be like out there,” said Alistair Highet, the play’s director and the editor of the university’s alumni magazine.

From New York Times

Gilbert Arthur Highet, 71, whose lively as well as erudite studies dramatically depicted the classical world for millions of readers; of cancer; in Manhattan.

From Time Magazine Archive

Dr. Gilbert Highet, head of the classics department at Columbia University, recalls that he was particularly busy that winter.

From Time Magazine Archive