George W. S. Trow
George W. S. Trow
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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George Washington Sears Trow was born on June 4, 1943. He is often referred to by his initials, G.W.S.T.
Birth and Death Dates
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June 4, 1943 - November 28, 2006
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American writer, critic, essayist, and novelist.
Early Life and Background
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George W. S. Trow was born in New York City to a family of artists and writers. His father, also named George Trow, was a sculptor and painter, while his mother, Helen Sears Trow, was a writer and editor. Growing up, Trow was surrounded by the city's vibrant cultural scene, which would later influence his writing.
Trow attended New York City public schools before enrolling at Harvard University in 1961. He graduated with a degree in English literature in 1965. During his time at Harvard, he began to develop his writing skills and started publishing short stories and essays in various literary magazines.
Major Accomplishments
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Trow's writing career spanned over four decades, during which he made significant contributions to American literature. Some of his notable accomplishments include:
He was a staff writer for _The New Yorker_ magazine from 1969 to 1996.
Trow published several critically acclaimed novels, including _The Story of Harry Burroughs_ (1972), _Minds and Hearts_ (1983), and _Within the Convent's Walls_ (2001).
He was a finalist for the National Book Award in 1974.Notable Works or Actions
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Trow's writing often explored themes of American culture, politics, and society. Some of his notable works include:
"The Great Leader: Nixon vs. Kennedy: 1960" (1997): A comprehensive analysis of the 1960 presidential election.
"The Middle Grounds" (1988): A collection of essays that examine American politics and culture during the 1980s.Impact and Legacy
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Trow's writing had a significant impact on American literature, offering insightful critiques of politics, society, and culture. His work continues to be widely read and studied today, with many considering him one of the most important writers of his generation.
His unique voice and perspective, shaped by his experiences as a child of artists and writers in New York City, allowed him to offer fresh insights into American life. Trow's writing also reflected his deep understanding of history, politics, and literature.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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George W. S. Trow is widely quoted and remembered for several reasons:
His incisive analysis of American culture and society has made him a respected voice in literary circles.
His unique writing style, which blends elements of satire, social commentary, and historical analysis, continues to inspire new generations of writers.
As a critic and essayist, Trow's work offers valuable insights into the world around us, encouraging readers to think critically about politics, society, and culture.
Quotes by George W. S. Trow
There was a time when photographers were thought to be socially secondary, and, hence, not dangerous. Lincoln was more important than Brady. It didn’t occur to anyone to worry about the manner in which a photograph was taken.
Irony has seeped into the felt of any fedora hat I have ever owned – not out of any wish of mine, but out of necessity. A fedora hat worn by me without the necessary protective irony would eat through my head and kill me.
There was a time when photographers were thought to be socially secondary, and, hence, not dangerous. Lincoln was more important than Brady. It didn't occur to anyone to worry about the manner in which a photograph was taken.
The idea of choice is easily debased if one forgets that the aim is to have chosen successfully, not to be endlessly choosing.
A tease is a con. You press a spot because you know that it can be pressed, and while the sucker is feeling the pleasure or the pain resulting from the pressure, you take something from him. ...A flirt doesn't do that. A flirt does a dance within the context of giving pleasure. Referring to this, referring to that. And suddenly, following the references, you find a little surprise. Nothing enormous. Nothing like 'Feed on me.' Nothing like that. Something small with a bow on it. It's a pleasure. A surprise, and a *gift*.
It is the idea of 'People' to treat its material as if it were history and, what is more, as if it were the history of a happy period.
Children are the beneficiaries - and also the victims - of the theater of various moments.
Wonder was the grace of the country. Any action could be justified by that: the wonder it was rooted in. Period followed period, and finally the wonder was that things could be built so big. Bridges, skyscrapers, fortunes, all having a life first in the marketplace, still drew on the force of wonder.
To a person growing up in the power of demography, it was clear that history had to do not with the powerful actions of certain men but with the processes of choice and preference.