Research Expertise and Interest
English, African American studies, 20th century American literature and culture, performance studies, jazz studies, histories of the avante-garde
Research Description
Scott Saul's field of research is twentieth century American literature and culture, with a focus on postwar developments in performance, poetry, music, and film. He is writing a biography of comedian Richard Pryor (HarperCollins, forthcoming).
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