Lionel Trilling

Lionel Trilling
Born	Lionel Mordechai Trilling (1905-07-04)July 4, 1905 New York City, US
Died	November 5, 1975(1975-11-05) (aged 70) New York City, US
Alma mater	Columbia University
Occupation(s)	Literary critic, professor
Years active	1931–1975
Employer	Columbia University
Known for	Literary criticism
Notable work	The Liberal Imagination (1950)
Spouse	Diana Trilling ​ (m. 1929)​
Children	James Trilling
Relatives	Billy Cross (nephew)
Website	Official website

Lionel Mordecai Trilling (July 4, 1905 – November 5, 1975) was an American literary critic, short story writer, essayist, and teacher. One of the leading U.S. critics^{[according to whom?]} of the 20th century, he analyzed the contemporary cultural, social, and political implications of literature. He and his wife, Diana Trilling (née Rubin), were members of the New York Intellectuals and contributors to the Partisan Review.