Sterling, George, 1869-1926

California poet.

From the description of Papers of George Sterling [manuscript] 1910-27. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647944409

American poet.

From the description of To Ruth Chatterton : typed poem signed, n.d. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122445441

From the description of Letter, San Francisco, Ca. to Norbert Hyatt, Hartford, Ct. [manuscript] 1922 March 5. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647944413

George Sterling (1869-1926) was an American poet, prose stylist and playwright. Sterling moved from New York, his childhood home, to California in 1892, and there met, and became a pupil to, Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?). Sterling's poetry was first published through the aid of Bierce, who included some of Sterling's verse in his San Francisco Examiner column. In 1903, Sterling's first book of poetry was published, The testimony of the suns, and was followed by nine more volumes of verse in the years to come, including his famed A wine of wizardry and other poems (1908). In addition to writing poetry Sterling also wrote several plays (many of which he composed for the Bohemian Club of San Francisco to perform), short stories, and a critical text on Robinson Jeffers (1887-1962). Sterling died by his own hand in 1926.

From the description of Papers of George Sterling, 1895-1927. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122499630

George Sterling was born in Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, in 1869, and became exposed to poetry while studying for the priesthood. He came to California after dropping his studies, became the protege of Ambrose Bierce, and developed into a renowned poet. Sterling also made the acquaintance of Jack London, joined the Bohemian Club, and became the focus of a local art colony after he and his wife moved to Carmel. In 1911, he took Clark Ashton Smith on as his protege. Before he gained literary fame, Sterling worked in real estate development for his uncle Frank C. Havens in the Oakland/Piedmont area from 1891 to 1908. Sterling committed suicide in 1926.

From the description of George Sterling real estate development title abstracts, 1895-1903. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 226915869

George Sterling, a poet, was born in Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York and moved to California in 1890. He had friendships with many literary figures including his mentor Ambrose Bierce, Jack London and Clark Ashton Smith. In 1905 he moved to Carmel-by-the-Sea and many authors and artists followed him here. He also kept a room at the Bohemian Club in San Francisco where he took his life in November 1926.

From the description of The city and the night, circa 1900. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 707766375

George Sterling was born in Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, in 1869, and became exposed to poetry while studying for the priesthood. He came to California after dropping his studies, became the protege of Amrose Bierce, and became a renowned poet. Sterling also became acquainted with Jack London, joined the Bohemian Club, and became the focus of a local art colony after he and his wife moved to Carmel. In 1911, he took Clark Ashton Smith on as his protege. Sterling committed suicide in 1926.

From the description of George Sterling letters, 1905-1925. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 212959438

Sterling was a Calif. poet.

From the description of George Sterling miscellany, [undated]. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122592228

American poet and playwright. Sterling (1869-1926) was born in Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York. He lived most of his life in California and was a member of the Bohemian Club in San Francisco. Ambrose Bierce was a major influence on his work. Sterling committed suicide in 1926.

From the description of George Sterling manuscripts, [19--]. (Utah State University). WorldCat record id: 49947185

Grace Warlock, later Grace Warlock Best, was a native of San Francisco. George Sterling was apparently a close friend of Grace's mother Beatrice, and became something of an adopted relative.

From the description of George Sterling letters and poems : California, to Grace Warlock, 1917-1996 (bulk 1923-1925) (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 40311139

American poet was born in Sag Harbor, New York and went to California in 1890 where he came under the influence of Ambrose Bierce and Jack London.

From the description of Papers, 1916-1943. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122610853

George Sterling was an American poet and translator.

From the description of George Sterling collection of papers, 1900-1926. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 144652032

From the guide to the George Sterling collection of papers, 1897-1926, (The New York Public Library. Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature.)

Biographical Information

George Sterling, a poet, was born in Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York and moved to California in 1890. He had friendships with many literary figures including his mentor Ambrose Bierce, Jack London and Clark Aston Smith. In 1905 he moved to Carmel-by-the-Sea and many authors and artists followed him here. He also kept a room at the Bohemian Club in San Francisco where he took his life in November 1926.

From the guide to the Collection of George Sterling papers, circa 1880-1950, bulk 1880-1926, (The Bancroft Library)