Dr. William Scheick

Biography

William J. Scheick specializes in colonial British-American studies and nineteenth-century American culture, particularly focusing on turn-of-the-century British and American literature. He has authored ten books that address significant themes in American literature and culture, such as 'Design in Puritan American Literature' and 'Authority in Female Authorship in Colonial America.' Additionally, he has edited seven books, including 'Critical Essays on Jonathan Edwards' and 'Contemporary American Women Writers: Narrative Strategies.' His prolific output includes over 200 professional articles and special journal issues on topics concerning belief structures and contemporary women writers, as well as notable contributions to literature on Patrick White. Scheick has served as a member of various academic and editorial advisory boards, and he was the editor for 'Texas Studies in Literature and Language' for 17 years. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Choice Award for Outstanding Academic Book and the Pushcart Prize in creative writing.

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