Critic

Date of Birth: December 6, 1919 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Date of Death: December 21, 1983 Biography Paul de Man was a Belgian-born literary critic and theorist, best known for his contributions to deconstructionism and post-structuralism. Born in Antwerp, Belgium, de Man initially studied chemistry at…

Date of Birth: July 14, 1912 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Date of Death: January 23, 1991 Biography Herman Northrop Frye, commonly known as Northrop Frye, was a Canadian literary critic and literary theorist, considered one of the most influential of the 20th century. Born in Sherbrooke,…

Date of Birth: January 9, 1955 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Biography Michiko Kakutani is a distinguished American literary critic known for her incisive and often influential reviews. Born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, Kakutani is the daughter of Japanese-American mathematician Shizuo Kakutani and his wife…

Date of Birth: September 30, 1933 Zodiac Sign: Libra Biography Michael Parenti is an American political scientist, historian, and cultural critic. Known for his critiques of capitalism, imperialism, and political corruption, Parenti has authored numerous books and articles that have been influential in both academic…

Date of Birth: July 29, 1849 Zodiac Sign: Leo Date of Death: January 23, 1923 Biography Max Nordau, born Simon Maximilian Südfeld, was a Hungarian physician, author, and social critic, who gained international fame for his works that critiqued contemporary culture and society. Born on…