Alfred Kazin Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alfred Kazin.

Alfred Kazin (1915-1998) was an American literary critic and writer. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he grew up in a Jewish immigrant family. Kazin is best known for his influential works of literary criticism, including "On Native Grounds" (1942) and "A Walker in the City" (1951). He explored themes of American literature, culture, and identity, often drawing on his own experiences as a child of immigrants. Kazin's writings were characterized by his deep understanding of American literature and his ability to analyze the social and historical contexts in which it was produced.