Gore Vidal, New York Review of B Quotes

A collection of quotes by Gore Vidal, New York Review of B.

Gore Vidal was an American writer and intellectual renowned for his wit, outspokenness, and sharp literary criticism. Born in 1925, he gained fame for his works such as "Burr," "Myra Breckinridge," and "Lincoln." Vidal became a prominent figure in the cultural and political landscape of the United States, engaging in fierce debates with other intellectuals and political leaders. He also played a significant role in promoting the New York Review of Books, a prestigious literary journal. Vidal's unique voice and provocative ideas continue to resonate, making him a significant figure in American literature and intellectual discourse.

Great critics do not explicate a text; they describe it and

Great critics do not explicate a text; they describe it and then report on what they have described, if the description itself is not the criticism.(Gore Vidal writing about the critic Edmund Wilson)

Gore Vidal, New York Review of B

Criticism