Background
Rocks, James Engel was born on May 26, 1939 in Cleveland. Son of Francis Joseph and Earla Elizabeth (Engel) Rocks.
Rocks, James Engel was born on May 26, 1939 in Cleveland. Son of Francis Joseph and Earla Elizabeth (Engel) Rocks.
AB, Case Western Reserve University, 1961. Master of Arts, Duke University, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, Duke University, 1966.
Assistant Professor of English, Tulane University, New Orleans, 1965-1972; assistant Professor of English, Loyola University Chicago, 1972-1977; associate Professor of English, Loyola University Chicago, since 1977; chairman Department English, Loyola University Chicago, 1984-1990; associate dean graduate school, Loyola University Chicago, since 1990; acting dean graduate school, Loyola University Chicago, 1994-1995.
Member Modern Language Association, Midwest Modern Language Association, Society for the Study of Southern Literature.
Married Judith Ann Tredway, June 30, 1973.