Alfred Kazin
1915 - 1998
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Biography
Alfred Kazin was an American writer and literary critic known for his profound influence on American literary culture. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Kazin became a prominent figure in the intellectual landscape of the 20th century. He authored several influential works on American literature, including 'On Native Grounds' and 'A Walker in the City', which explored the complexities of American identity and culture.
Famous Quotes (5)
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In every American there is an air of incorrigible innocence, which seems to conceal a diabolical cunning.
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To be left alone is the most precious thing one can ask of the modern world.
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Literature takes a habit of mind that has disappeared. It requires silence, some form of isolation, and sustained concentration in the presence of an enigmatic thing.
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In literature, as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.
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The writer of prose can only step aside when the poet passes.