Edmund Wilson

Edmund Wilson (1895–1972) was an American journalist, poet and playwright.

Overview

Born at Red Bank in 1895, died at Talcottville in 1972.

In detail

Edmund Wilson studied at The Hill School, Princeton University and Columbia University. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is literary activity, literary criticism and editing. Evelyn Waugh, Gertrude Stein and T. S. Eliot are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Talcottville. Employment is recorded with Wesleyan University, The New Yorker and Vanity Fair.

Works named in the authority record are To the Finland Station and Patriotic Gore.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Emerson-Thoreau Medal and Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Edmund Wilson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q704931: Edmund Wilson

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