Edmund Wilson

(1895-1972)

American writer and literary critic

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Edmund Wilson (May 8, 1895 – June 12, 1972) was an American writer and literary critic who explored Freudian and Marxist themes. He influenced many American authors, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, whose unfinished work he edited for publication. His scheme for a Library of America series of national classic works came to fruition through the efforts of Jason Epstein after Wilson's death.

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Born	Edmund Wilson 8 May 1895 Red Bank, New Jersey, United States
Died	12 June 1972 (aged 77) Talcottville, New York, United States
Zodiac	Taurus
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Mary McCarthy 1912-1989 · American writer · m. 1938; div. 1946 info edit

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Elena Mumm Thornton Wilson 1906-1979 · American socialite · m. 1946 info edit

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Reuel info 1st child with Mary McCarthy Male · - · Celebrity Baby

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Elinor Wylie · Friend · 1885-1928 · American poet edit info

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F. Scott Fitzgerald · Friend · 1896-1940 · American writer edit info

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W.H. Auden · Friend · 1907-1973 · British-American poet edit info

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