Arts & LiteratureAmerican1900 – 1996
Meridel Le Sueur
Depression-era writer, poet, journalist, leftist activist
Biography
American writer and journalist known for her Depression-era fiction and poetry. She was a prominent figure in leftist literary circles and documented working-class life in America.
Quick Facts
Category
Arts & Literature
Nationality
American
Born
1900
Died
1996
Thinking about the name
Meridel
Latin origin
“A condensed form of Meridian with a Germanic -el ending, Meridel combines elegance with conciseness. The name has a vintage literary quality, suggesting refinement and understated sophistication. It works beautifully for parents seeking less common alternatives to Meridian or Meredith.”