Acknowledgments |
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Many, many
people helped in various ways with this project. My professors and friends
at the English Department of Harvard University have been unstinting in
their kindness and assistance to me over the years. My deepest debt of
gratitude goes to Philip Fisher and Sacvan Bercovitch, who have virtually
taught me how to read, interpret, and teach American literature and have
inspired me to study this subject. Without their great and indefatigable
guidance, assistance, and encouragement, this project would not be
possible. I also thank Warner Berthoff, Robert Kiely, and Alan Heimert,
who have read and commented on part of my early draft. I benefited
tremendously from their wisdom and advice. I wish to thank the following
institutions for their assistance in researching and writing the book. The
Widener Library, Harvard University, offered me all the materials and
assistance I requested during the early stage of my project. The Firestone
Library, Princeton University, graciously showed me some of their
Fitzgerald collections and answered my inquiries. The Inter-Library Loan
Office of the Meriam Library, California State University, Chico,
literally put all the best libraries within my reach. I have been very fortunate to work with Nina Pearlstein and Liz Leiba, whose great patience and professional guidance made my work much easier. I thank them and others at Greenwood Press who assisted in making the publication of the book possible. Special thanks is also given to my friends and colleagues, Ernst Scheon-Rene, Robert Burton, and Roger Kaye, who helped me improve my writing greatly with their insights and suggestions, thereby preventing me from embarrassing myself completely. Finally, my greatest gratitude goes to my wife, Sally, whose support, understanding, and advice encouraged me through all difficulties. |
