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John Gassner was born in Marajaros-Sziget, Hungary in 1903, and emigrated to the United States in 1911. He received an A.B. (1924) and M.A. (1925) from Columbia University. He began his career as a book reviewer for the New York Herald Tribune (1926-1928), and was play editor and chairman of the play department of the Theater Guild (1931-1944). Gassner taught dramatic criticism and playwriting at colleges and universities including Hunter College, Columbia University, the University of Michigan, Queens College, and the New School for Social Research. In 1956 he joined the faculty of the Yale School of Drama as the Sterling Professor of Playwriting, a position he held until his death. Gassner was drama critic for publications including New Theatre Magazine, The Forum, and Time. He authored and edited numerous publications including Form and Idea in Modern Theater and Treasury of the Theatre. Gassner died in 1967.

From the description of John Gassner papers, 1950-1964 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702121346

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