Dan Sinykin
Winship Distinguished Research Professor of English at Emory University. Scholar of literary sociology.
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Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 44min
Literary Sociology a.k.a. The Institutional Turn a.k.a The Spreadsheet School of Literary Criticism
Dan Sinykin, a distinguished English professor at Emory, joins novelist Brandon Taylor, McGill's Alexander Manshel, and USC's J.D. Connor to delve into literary sociology. They discuss whether the institutional turn in criticism carries a feminine ethos and its ties to the Post45 Collective. The conversation highlights the limitations of data-driven diversity initiatives in literature and critiques historical biases against women's literary contributions. They also explore the balance between collective engagement and intrinsic literary qualities, alongside the evolving dynamics of literary criticism.
May 16, 2024 • 6min
Episode 379: Bookish (trailer)
Author Dan Sinykin discusses the impact of corporate consolidation on publishing and American fiction. They explore the rise of self-publishing, how web 2.0 has influenced niche genres like ABDL romantasy, and the changing relationship between readers and authors.
