“My career as a critic still lay in the future but unconsciously I may have been preparing for it. They were not easy companions, these intellectuals I was now getting to know. They were overbearing and arrogant, excessively competitive; they lacked magnanimity and often they lacked common courtesy. But they were intellectually energetic and - this particularly attracted me - they were proof against cant.”
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The Beginning of the Journey: The Marriage of Diana and Lionel Trilling
This book delves into the personal and professional lives of Diana and Lionel Trilling, offering insights into their relationship and its impact on their respective careers in literature. more
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Diana Trilling
Diana Trilling was a prominent literary critic and essayist in the United States. Born on July 21, 1905, and passing away on October 23, 1996, she was known for her insightful analyses of American literature and her influential role in shaping literary criticism during the mid-20th century. more
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