Irving Kristol belongs to the literary record as a writer whose work outlasted the moment that produced it.
The record lists Irving Kristol as American columnist, journalist, and writer (1920–2009).
Irving Kristol was born at Brooklyn in 1920. His recorded nationality is United States. He was educated at City College of New York.
Twentieth-century writing was shaped by war, exile and translation; many of its major careers were conducted across more than one language and country.
He worked as historian, sociologist and publisher.
The writing is recorded in English.
Literature is judged by re-reading, which is a slower and harsher test than acclaim.
Recognition followed: Presidential Medal of Freedom (2002).
That the work was written from United States matters: language, censorship and the reach of a publishing industry decide which books travel and which stay local.
Irving Kristol died in 2009, aged 89. The books remain, which is the only durable form a writing life takes.
Achievements
- Presidential Medal of Freedom — 2002
