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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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