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The Association of Literary Scholars and Critics (ALSC) promotes excellence in literary criticism and scholarship, and works to ensure that literature thrives in both scholarly and creative environments. We encourage the reading and writing of literature, criticism, and scholarship, as well as wide-ranging discussions among those committed to the reading and study of literary works.

ALSC News

June 16, 2009

Christopher Ricks Receives a Knighthood

Christopher Ricks, our Immediate Past President, has been knighted for “services to Scholarship” as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Others recognized this year include former British poet laureate Andrew Motion.  In responding to this honor “for services to Scholarship,” Christopher Ricks, with characteristic generosity, praises all the services he has received, returning this statement... 

To read Christopher Ricks's statement, click here.

 

Other News

Jul 1

2009 Conference Call for Papers Deadline Extended to July 31

Jun 22

Gans Awarded Enduring Questions Grant from NEH

Jun 18

Lesley University Writers' Conference - July 2009

Jun 18

Forum Mentioned in The Chronicle of Higher Education

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