Why the Canon Wars Still Matter
Like an overlong proxy war, the “canon” skirmishes of the 1980s and ’90s no longer feature in the media, though the conflict persists. As in a battle over this or … Continue reading “Why the Canon Wars Still Matter”
Graphic Novels Are Trending in English Departments, and That’s a Problem
Many English departments are now beginning to offer courses on graphic novels, which integrate text and visual imagery. Graphic novels are increasingly studied alongside traditional literature, in some cases supplanting … Continue reading “Graphic Novels Are Trending in English Departments, and That’s a Problem”
Literary Criticism without Literature
Few undergraduates have read more than the topical “edgy” fiction sold by hucksters to middle and high schools.