John Carey (critic) - Wikipedia
John Carey (5 April 1934 – 11 December 2025) was a British literary critic, and post-retirement (2002) emeritus Merton Professor of English Literature at the University of Oxford. He is known for his anti …
John Carey, renowned literary figure who denounced snobbery ...
1 day ago · A highly esteemed Oxford professor and well-known critic, he was known for his confrontational nature, unwavering courage, and disdain for the prevailing
John Carey, literary scholar and waspish critic who railed ...
Dec 12, 2025 · John Carey, the former Merton Professor of English Literature at Oxford who has died aged 91, was one of Britain’s most eminent literary critics, but one who always regarded himself as …
John Carey: b. 5 April 1935, d. 11 December 2025: R.I.P.
Dec 18, 2025 · John Carey, former Merton Professor of English Literature at Oxford and one of his generation’s most noted literary critics, died last week at the age of 92. His obituary appeared, inter …
British author Jilly Cooper, famous for novels of sex and ...
LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Jilly Cooper, the British author of novels such as "Rivals" and "Riders" whose 1980s bestsellers were a blend of sex, satire and class-based snobbery, has died aged 88...
John Carey Scholar and a waspish critic who railed against ...
Dec 14, 2025 · John Carey, the former Merton Professor of English Literature at Oxford who has died aged 91, was one of Britain’s most eminent literary critics, but one who always regarded himself as …
John Carey, Literary Eminence Who Excoriated Snobbery, Dies at 91
1 day ago · John Carey, Literary Eminence Who Excoriated Snobbery, Dies at 91 Published 25 Dec 2025