Lionel Trilling
Literary critic and political essayist
Born
July 4th, 1905
119 years ago
Died
November 5th, 1975
49 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Engaged in literary and cultural criticism through essays and fiction. Contributed to various publications, including The New Yorker. Served as a professor at Columbia University, influencing generations of students. Explored themes of liberalism in American literature and politics. Authored significant works such as 'The Liberal Imagination' which scrutinizes cultural perspectives in mid-20th century America.
Authored 'The Liberal Imagination'
Served as a professor at Columbia University
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