The American Scholar

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Robert Wilson, who edited this magazine for more than 17 years, retired a few months ago. Anyone who had the great fortune to work for him, be edited by him, or have him as a mentor—I happily qualify on magazine, then gave me a job there. In 2011, he hired me again, this time as the managing editor. He has encouraged me, trusted me, nurtured my work. He even recited Yeats at my wedding.

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