Wayne C. Booth
Wayne C. Booth was a renowned American literary critic and professor emeritus of English at the University of Chicago.
Wayne C. Booth is best known for his work in rhetoric and literary criticism, particularly his concept of the "implied author" in narrative fiction.
He authored several influential books, including "The Rhetoric of Fiction" and "Modern Dogma and the Rhetoric of Assent." Booth's work on The Craft of Research, co-authored with Gregory G. Colomb and Joseph M. Williams, reflects his expertise in writing and research methodology.
His contributions to literary theory and composition studies have had a lasting impact on academic writing and research practices across various disciplines.