Burton, William E. (William Evans), 1802-1860
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Burton, William Evans, actor and dramatist
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Epithet: actor and dramatist
William E. Burton was born in London, where his father was a printer; he was interested in writing, publishing, and acting. In 1834 he moved to Philadelphia, where he founded and edited A Gentlemen's Magazine, a successful literary miscellany. Quarrels with co-editor Edgar Allan Poe led to Poe's being fired, and Burton sold the magazine and moved to New York. He became one of the leading actors of his day, with a talent for comedy that made his portrayal of Falstaff internationally famous, and he also produced, directed, and managed the theatre. He also wrote fiction, essays, plays, and humor, and edited several collections.
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American poetry
Poets, American
Book reviewing
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