Irving Howe

Irving Howe
Howe during his year as writer in residence at University of Michigan, 1967-1968
Howe during his year as writer in residence at University of Michigan, 1967-1968
BornIrving Horenstein
(1920-06-11)June 11, 1920
New York City, U.S.
DiedMay 5, 1993(1993-05-05) (aged 72)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationWriter, public intellectual
Alma materCity College of New York
Spouse
  • Alana Mack
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    (divorced)​
  • Thalia Phillies
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    (divorced)​
  • Ilana Weiner
Children2, including Nicholas

Irving Howe (né Horenstein; /haʊ/; June 11, 1920 – May 5, 1993) was an American literary and social critic and a prominent figure of the Democratic Socialists of America.