Alvin Kernan Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alvin Kernan.

Alvin Kernan (1927-2019) was an American literary scholar and professor emeritus at Princeton University. He specialized in Renaissance literature and served as the chairman of the English department at Princeton for several years. Kernan was known for his influential works on Shakespeare and his critical analysis of modern literature. He authored numerous books, including "The Cankered Muse: Satire of the English Renaissance" and "The Death of Literature." His contributions to the field of literary criticism and his passion for teaching left a lasting impact on the academic community.