D. Quentin Miller
Cognoscenti contributor
D. Quentin Miller is professor and chair of English at Suffolk University. His most recent book is "A Criminal Power: James Baldwin and the Law."
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Tipping Point: Since When Does Everyone Get A Tip?
I see people throw a dollar into a barista’s jar for a $2 coffee, writes D. Quentin Miller, and I wonder if I’m cheap when I don’t.
James Baldwin: America's Prophet, Resurrected
Why the most prominent African American writer of the civil rights era, the man Malcolm X called "the poet of the revolution," is as relevant as ever.
Updike Redux: Portrait Of The Artist As A Workaholic
For the prolific author, 'enough' was never enough.
Sometimes The Most Eloquent Memorials Are The Least Permanent Ones
I’m sure the city will craft a carefully considered, permanent tribute somewhere, but I’d like to sing a note of praise for the spontaneous, temporary shrine that appeared near the...
Our Shifting Priorities: Taking The Essay Out Of The SAT
If this change signals a more general admission that the ability to produce good, sustained writing is no longer something we value in everyone seeking higher education, I’m hesitant to...
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'Invisible Man': Why Ralph Ellison's Classic Novel Still Matters
On the occasion of Ellison's 100th birthday, a look at the impact "Invisible Man" has had on generations of readers and authors.