literary critic
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In an interview published to mark Massie's retirement as The Scotsman's chief literary critic, David Robinson outlined what he called the author's "love affair" with the paper, as well as the scale of his output.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
As a literary critic, Li argued that China must cultivate confidence in its culture to prevent society from falling into disorder.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
“The impact of these writers was immediate and overwhelming,” wrote British literary critic Gerald Martin in a 1984 essay.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2025
Among the interested parties was John Freeman, the writer, literary critic and executive editor at Knopf, who was teaching in Paris that summer and planning to fly to Sarajevo for a book festival.
From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2024
She was brilliant, had been an avid reader her whole life, and she was a terrific literary critic, editor, and proofreader.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
