Paul Fussell (1924- )


Paul Fussell (1924- )

Paul Fussell (born March 22, 1924) is an American cultural and literary historian, author and university professor. His writings cover a variety of genres, from scholarly works on eighteenth-century English literature to commentary on America’s class system. He is best known for his writings about World War I and II.

BornMarch 22, 1924
Pasadena, California
OccupationEducator; Historian; Social critic; Author
GenresNon-fiction
Notable award(s)National Book Award for Arts and Letters; National Book Critics Circle Award; Ralph Waldo Emerson Award. Military awards-- Purple Heart; Bronze Star


Quotes

I find nothing more depressing than optimism.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Fussell

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