Dr. J R Struthers

Biography

J.R. (Tim) Struthers is a retired Associate Professor from the University of Guelph, where he dedicated over 25 years of service. Born in London, Ontario in 1950, he has been involved in lifelong education, receiving his PhD in English from the University of Western Ontario in 1982. His dissertation focused on the literary contexts of stories by notable Canadian writers. He has published numerous scholarly articles, particularly on Alice Munro, and conducted extensive interviews with Canadian authors including Margaret Atwood. Struthers edited 'Before Flood,' a compilation of works by Hugh Hood, and established Red Kite Press in 1984, which has published several titles pertaining to Canadian literature. He has played a significant role in organizing conferences that celebrate Canadian literature and has co-edited collections of essays by Clark Blaise. Struthers’ research interests focus on creative critical prose, particularly the short story genre and story cycles, emphasizing the works of authors like Hugh Hood and Alice Munro. His contributions to Canadian literature and education are widely recognized.

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