Leon Edel quotes

Leon Edel was a renowned American literary biographer and critic, best known for his pioneering work on the life of Henry James. With a career spanning over six decades, Edel's meticulous research and profound insights into the lives of various literary figures have solidified his reputation as a leading authority in the field of biography. His award-winning works have earned him critical acclaim and recognition from the literary community. Explore more about Leon Edel's contributions to literature and biography by reading his insightful works.

The biographer who writes the life of his subject's self-concept passes through a fade into the inner house of life.

- Leon Edel

The answer to old age is to keep one's mind busy and to go on with one's life as if it were interminable. I always admired Chekhov for building a new house when he was dying of tuberculosis.

- Leon Edel