When and where was James Wood born?
James Douglas Graham Wood was born on the 1st of November 1965 in Durham, England. His father Dennis William Wood worked as a minister and professor of zoology at Durham University.
Questions about James Wood (critic)
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What literary terms did James Wood coin to describe contemporary novels?
James Wood coined the term hysterical realism to describe contemporary novels pursuing vitality at all costs. He also developed the concept commercial realism which he identifies with Graham Greene.
Where does James Wood currently teach literature?
Since September 2003 James Wood has taught half time at Harvard University. He started there as Visiting Lecturer before becoming Professor of the Practice of Literary Criticism.
Who are some critics who praised or criticized James Wood?
Adam Begley wrote for the Financial Times calling James Wood the best literary critic of his generation. Christopher Hitchens gave students copies of James Wood's review of John Updike's novel Terrorist while Harold Bloom praised him in 1999.
What awards has James Wood received during his career?
James Wood received the Berlin Prize Fellowship from the American Academy in Berlin during 2010/2011. In 2011 he was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.