Alfred Kazin — American Critic born on June 05, 1915, died on December 30, 1998

Alfred Kazin was an American writer and literary critic, many of whose writings depicted the immigrant experience in early twentieth century America... (wikipedia)

If we practiced medicine like we practice education, we'd look for the liver on the right side and left side in alternate years.
One writes to make a home for oneself, on paper, in time and in others' minds.
When a writer talks about his work, he's talking about a love affair.