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. He was one of the leading U.S. critics^{[according to whom?]} 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.