Autograph letter signed from Henry Arthur Jones to William Winter [manuscript], 1887 May 24.

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Autograph letter signed from Henry Arthur Jones to William Winter [manuscript], 1887 May 24.

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Jones' mother's last illness has kept him from travelling to America. Makes reference to his two pieces The noble vagabond and Hard hit. Letter written on letterhead of The Hill House, Chalfont St. Peter via Slough Bucks.

2 leaves ; 22 x 13 cm.

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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, ...

Jones, Henry Arthur, 1851-1929

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Henry Arthur Jones was the son of a tenant farmer, and worked in the drapery business for some twenty years after leaving school. He developed a passion for drama, and found success with The Silver King, a play he co-authored with Henry Herman, which gave him the financial security to become a full-time writer. A prolific author, he wrote many plays, chiefly melodramas, and had great success in England and America. His themes and influences were chiefly British, and he is considered a pioneer of...