Winter, William, 1836-1917

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Birth 1836-07-15
Death 1917-06-30
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American drama critic.

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Tompkinsville (Staten Island, N.Y.), 17 April 1886, to Mrs. Tracy, 1886 Apr. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270679284

Massachusetts native William Winter graduated from Harvard law school, but began his career as a journalist. He wrote for numerous journals before securing a position as drama critic at the New York Tribune. In addition to being one of the most influential critics of his day, he published theatre-related prose, several books of poetry, and also served as editor for several projects.

From the description of William Winter letter to Mr. E. Lambert, 1892 Oct. 27. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 56773867

American journalist and dramatic critic.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Mr. Reid, 1877 Jan. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270588106

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Boston, to Mr. Clark, [no year] Jan. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270586823

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Toronto, to Mr. Tracy at the Tribune office, 1877 Dec. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270588488

William Winter (1836-1917) was a drama critic, stage historian, poet, and essayist. He graduated from Harvard in 1857 and became a reviewer for the Boston Transcript. Beginning in 1865, Winter served as drama critic for the New York Tribune for forty-four years. Some of his books are Life and Art of Edwin Booth, Shakespeare on the Stage, and Poems of William Winter.

From the description of Papers, 1859-1915. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 207181791

William Winter graduated from Harvard law school, but moved to New York to become a writer. After working for various newspapers, he became drama critic for the Tribune, where he was popular, respected, and influential. He also published poetry, travelogues, stage biographies, and essays, and edited collections of poems and memoirs. He had a special interest in Shakespeare.

From the description of William Winter letters, 1871-1893. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 55850207

American writer and drama critic.

From the description of Letter : William Winter, Tribune (Office), N.Y., to H.F. Lamb, 1891 May 20 [manuscript]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647833283

American journalist, critic and poet.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to John S. Clark, 1871 Sept. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270588102

Author and critic.

From the description of William Winter correspondence, 1879. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981405

American writer, drama critic.

From the description of Letter, 1871 August 28, Charles Gayler, Williamsburgh, N.Y., to Winter, New York Tribune. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647824684

William Winter was an American author and editor. A graduate of Harvard law school, he began publishing articles in various journals. He produced poetry, biography, and memoirs, and is perhaps best remembered as a drama and literary critic and commentator.

From the description of William Winter letters and poems, 1874-1908. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 52221259

Winter, American drama critic and author.

From the description of [Letter] 1877 Jan. 10 [to] Mr. Elderkin / William Winter. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 492191214

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  • Theater
  • Theater
  • Theater
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  • Actors
  • Authors, American
  • Authors, American
  • American drama
  • Copyright
  • Dramatic criticism
  • Hamlet (Legendary character)
  • Newspapers
  • Poets
  • Publications
  • Theater critics
  • Theater critics

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  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)
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