Autograph letters signed from Edmund Clarence Stedman, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1879-1907.

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Autograph letters signed from Edmund Clarence Stedman, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1879-1907.

(1) Stedman describes his same yearning for England since youth, that Winter has and his travels; (2) mentions articles in the Tribune on Curtis and Tennyson which were "enough to set the old Tribune on its literary feet again." He also refers to the current Presidential election in which Harrison and Reid are running; (3) Stedman mentions attending a reading of Twelfth night by Horace Howard Furness; (4) an autograph poem sent to Winter. First line: Call us "grim," "immoral," "naughty." With (4) is an accompanying envelope addressed to Winter at the Tribune Editorial Rooms, Tribune Building, New York City.

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Stedman, Edmund Clarence, 1833-1908

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American poet, critic, and journalist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to F.B. Sanborn, 1881 Jul. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270575155 Edmund Clarence Stedman (1833-1908) was poet, critic, editor, and stockbroker in New York City. He published his first volume in 1860, entitled Poems Lyrical and Idyllic, followed by a succession of works and anthologies. Stedman was also a member and officer of many national and local literary associations....

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, ...

Young, Robert, 1927-2008

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