Lewis Dabney, author of Edmund Wilson: A Life in Literature

Edmund Wilson was the leading voice in American literary criticism for most of the 20th century. His commitment to literature was matched by an equally strong interest in American history and culture. He produced more than 40 major works, including the novel "Memoirs of Hecate Country" and the historical essay "Patriotic Gore". His prolific writing career was matched by his tireless commentary on American life. Biographer Lewis Dabney provides a fascinating look at one of America's greatest public intellectuals.