M.E. Bradford, R I P. (literary critic, social philosopher and historian) (Editorial) From: National Review | Date: March 29, 1993| Author: Hart, Jeffrey | COPYRIGHT 1993 National Review, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Bradford, who died at the age of 58 after undergoing heart surgery, was known for his support of the Constitution and the traditional foundations of Western civilization in his work and thinking. He was work on the life of writer Donald Davidson remained incomplete.

The much too early death of M. E. Bradford constitutes a very large loss to American letters. A superb prose stylist, a fine literary critic, a social philosopher, and a profound if combative student of the Constituti...