Edmund Wilson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edmund Wilson

American writer, literary and social critic, and noted man of letters

Date of Birth: 08-May-1895

Place of Birth: Red Bank, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 12-Jun-1972

Profession: writer, poet, historian, playwright, journalist, literary critic, essayist, social critic

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Edmund Wilson (May 8, 1895 – June 12, 1972) was an American writer and 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.