Typed letter signed from C.E. Wilhelm, Hoboken, N.J., to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1900 February 6.

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Typed letter signed from C.E. Wilhelm, Hoboken, N.J., to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1900 February 6.

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Wilhelm seeks Winter's opinion on the following: "Is Helena Modjeska the greatest Shakespearian Actress of the day?" and "Was Mary Anderson a greater Actress than Helena Modjeska?" At bottom of letter, Winter has noted his opinion with the note "But my opinion does not decide either of your questions: and, as remarked by Dogberry 'comparisons are odorous.'"

1 leaf ; 28 x 21 cm.

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Wilhelm, C. E., fl. 1900,

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Winter, William, 1836-1917

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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, ...