Paul Cantor
| Paul Cantor | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 25, 1945 New York City, U.S. | 
| Died | February 25, 2022 (aged 76) | 
| Nationality | American | 
| Education | Harvard University (BA, PhD) | 
| Occupation(s) | Literary Critic Professor | 
| Employer | University of Virginia | 
Paul A. Cantor (October 25, 1945 – February 25, 2022) was an American literary and media critic. He taught for many years at the University of Virginia, where he was the Clifton Waller Barrett Professor of English. He also served on the National Council for the Humanities from 1992 to 1999.