Diana Trilling
1905–1996 (age 91)
literary critic
Biography
Diana Trilling was a distinguished literary critic and intellectual whose career spanned much of the twentieth century. Her insightful analyses of American literature and culture established her as a respected voice in literary circles, contributing significantly to critical discourse of her era.
A prolific writer and thinker, Trilling engaged deeply with the major literary and political questions of her time. Her work helped shape understanding of American letters and left a lasting impact on literary criticism and cultural commentary.