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Alfred Kazin
Alfred Kazin (1915–1998) was an American literary critic, essayist, and autobiographer best known for his work, On Native Grounds. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in a Jewish family. Kazin was considered one of the most influential literary critics of his time, receiving many awards and honors throughout his long and distinguished career. He had an immense influence on both the academic and popular understanding of American literature and culture. His works are notable for their frank examination of class distinctions and cultural identity, especially those involving American Jews. Kazin's career featured a number of groundbreaking books and essays, such as his 1942 American masterpiece, A Walker in the City, and his 1956 work, A Writer's America: Landscape in Literature. He also authored many highly acclaimed books of literary criticism, including Bright Book of Life (1973) and Gods and unGodly (1989). Later in life, Kazin was appointed lecturer and visiting professor at various institutions, including Harvard University and the University of Chicago. He passed away in 1998.
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