Edmund Wilson
American writer, literary and social critic, and noted man of letters (1895-1972).
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Edmund Wilson was an American writer, literary and social critic, and noted man of letters. Born on 8 May 1895 in Red Bank, Wilson died on 12 June 1972 in Talcottville at the age of 77.
Notable works include To the Finland Station and Patriotic Gore. Wilson studied at The Hill School and Princeton University. Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship, Presidential Medal of Freedom and Emerson-Thoreau Medal.
With a Wikipedia article in 30 languages, Edmund Wilson is No. 28,485 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 8 May 1895, Red Bank
- Died
- 12 June 1972, Talcottville (aged 77)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Journalist, poet, playwright
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- The Hill School, Princeton University
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 30
Did you know
Lived to 77.
Shares a birthday with Harry S. Truman and Friedrich Hayek.
One of 7 people in the Index born in Red Bank, with Kevin Smith.
Has a Wikipedia article in 30 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- FatherEdmund Wilson, Sr.
- SpouseMary McCarthy
- SpouseElena Mumm Thornton Wilson
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Guggenheim Fellowship1935
- Presidential Medal of Freedom1963
- Emerson-Thoreau Medal1966
Notable works
- To the Finland Station
- Patriotic Gore
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