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Lionel Mordecai Trilling (July 4, 1905 – November 5, 1975) was an American literary critic, short story writer, essayist, and teacher. He was one of the leading U.S. critics of the 20th century who analyzed the contemporary cultural, social, and political implications of literature. With his wife Diana Trilling (née Rubin), whom he married in 1929, he was a member of the New York Intellectuals and contributor to the Partisan Review.

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Born	4 July 1905 New York City, NY
Died	5 November 1975 (aged 70) New York City, United States
Zodiac	Cancer
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Diana Trilling 1905-1996 American literary critic · m. 1929 info edit

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