James M. Hutchisson is an American educator, scholar, and author, most notably recognized for his work in American literature, particularly his biographical and critical studies of writers like Ernest Hemingway and DuBose Heyward. He has earned a reputation for meticulous scholarship and insightful analysis into the lives and works of his subjects. Hutchisson also has a strong interest in the American South and in the literary figures associated with that region. An academic with an extensive background in literature, Hutchisson often contributes to the field by writing scholarly articles, presenting at conferences, and teaching at the university level.