John F. Callahan

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John F. Callahan is literary executor for the late Ralph Ellison, and was the editor for his posthumously released novel, Juneteenth. In addition to his work with Ellison he has written or edited numerous volumes related to African-American literature, with a particular emphasis on 20th century literature.

Some of his other works include "The African-American Grain: The Pursuit of Voice in 20th Century Black Fiction," "Myth and History in the Novels of F. Scott Fitzgerald," and co-edited the Modern Library edition of "Trading Twelves" with Albert Murray.

Callahan also currently serves as the Morgan S. Odell Professor of Humanities at Lewis & Clark College.

He earned his B.A. from The University of Connecticut, and his doctoral and master's degrees from The University Of Illinois.

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