Lionel Trilling and the Critics

John Rodden is the author of The Politics of Literary Reputation: The Making and Claiming of "St. George" Orwell.

"The best single book on Trilling."-New York Times Book Review New York Times Book Review "John Rodden's introductory survey of the contents of this collection is richly but casually informative; it is also lively, witty, opinionated, and fair-minded."-Atlantic Monthly Atlantic Monthly "Lionel Trilling was not only a subtle critic but an elusive and protean writer. John Rodden has brought together a comprehensive collection of reviews and essays, with a thoughtful introduction, that not only traces the arc of Trilling's reputation but sheds light on many significant facets of his work. For anyone interested in Trilling, this is an indispensable book."-Morris Dickstein, author of Gates of Eden: American Culture in the Sixties -- Morris Dickstein "This is a terrific book-smart, generous, kind. The tone and the pacing of the introduction give a sense that I have not received elsewhere about Lionel."-Gerald Stern, author of This Time: New and Selected Poems -- Gerald Stern "Trilling is due for a revival and this fair and balanced collection will help a great deal."-Mark Krupnick, author of Lionel Trilling and Cultural Criticism -- Mark Krupnick "A valuable collection distinguished by its attention to detail and its comprehensive scope."-William Cain, Wellesley College -- William Cain