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Edmund Wilson

American writer, literary and social critic, and noted man of letters (1895-1972).

Born May 8th, 1895 in Red Bank. [ref]

Died June 12th, 1972 at 77 years old in Talcottville (cardiovascular disease). [ref]

Occupations
essayist, historian, journalist, literary critic, playwright, poet, social critic, writer
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It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time. Samuel Johnson