Autograph letter from an unidentified correspondent, Albany, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1884 March 17.

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Autograph letter from an unidentified correspondent, Albany, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1884 March 17.

Praises Winter's poem The sceptre and suggests a variant word choice in one line of the poem. Letter is signed "No critic." Annotation on verso of second leaf by Winter on the contents of the letter.

2 leaves ; 23 x 15 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7960636

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Young, Robert, 1927-2008

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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, ...