The Critics Bear It Away: American Fiction and the Academy
Frederick Crews
What have critics been doing to our favorite American writers? One of our most distinguished critics takes a look at how our great writers have been transformed by academically fashionable methodologies and ideologies, and makes a major statement in the intense debate over how American literature should be read, taught, and interpreted.
Award History
1 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay | 1993 | Winner | Secondary source |
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