Huneker, James, 1857-1921

Born in Philadelphia, Huneker studied piano in Philadelphia and Paris. After moving to New York in 1886, he continued to study piano, became a member of the piano faculty of the National Conservatory of Music, and had a successful career as an arts critic and essayist.

From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1919. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 80129954

American author and critic.

From the description of Heroes and heroines of the footlights, 1904. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122480336

James Huneker was a popular and erudite critic who wrote on music and other topics, especially drama and literature. Born in Philadelphia, he studied piano, later became a teacher, and began to publish articles and criticism in various New York periodicals. His style was quite accessible and popular, as he approached his subjects from an aesthetic rather than academic perspective. He helped popularize contemporary European artists in America, wrote several nonfiction works, and published one novel and several collections of short fiction.

From the description of James Huneker letter to Dear Mr. Maxwell, 1904 July 12. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 60494866

American critic and essayist. Born 1857. Huneker wrote mostly on music and was considered an expert on piano music.

From the description of Manuscripts, n.d. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122289289

Biographical Note

American critic and essayist. Born 1857. Huneker wrote mostly on music and was considered an expert on piano music.

From the guide to the James Gibbons Huneker Manuscripts, n.d., (Stanford University. Libraries. Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives.)