Annette Kolodny

Annette taught me English Literature in 1971 at UBC and she was by far the most inspired teacher I have ever had in my life. I connected with her about fifteen years ago to thank her for her positive influence in my life. Sad to hear of her death and my belated condolences to all those she left behind.

I was to be chosen as one of her private caregivers in her last days. In the short amount of time I had as not only her care giver, yet a friend, I gained so much insight. I was fascinated by her stories and ability to speak and be heard. Annette was the most powerful, Intelligent, outspoken yet delicate women I have met. It was a privilege and a great honor to have shared her last days with her in such candidness and vulnerability. I will miss her terribly until we meet in the garden again.

I had the privilege of studying with Annette Kolodny as aSSHRC Postdoc at the U of Arizona, and she forever changed my approach to American literary studies. She was an incredibly generous person and I am grateful to have had the chance to learn from her!

I was a student of Dr. Kolodny at the University of British Columbia--studying early American Literature and its impact on contemporary American Literature. I often think of her and greatly appreciated her work although we have not been in touch for the last thirty years.
For some unknown reason, I decided to check out references to her on the internet and discovered that she had died last week. She was a good scholar and a committed human being.
With best wishes,
Jim Manly,...

A great soul and academic giant has left this world. It is the poorer for it.

Zabelle Stodola

You were such an inspiration to generations of women academics. May your memory be a blessing.

My sincere condolences from a dear friend of many many years ago in New York. She was truly special

How I remember Annette. An example to me and other women as we made our way through the tangled halls of academia. She never backed down. Courageous and lit with passion and thought, she made our lives better through her example. We both loved Arizona--its monsoons and mountains. RIP.

May her soul rest in peace.