William Winter (author) Quotes (1836-1917)

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William Winter (author)

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William Winter (July 15, 1836 – June 30, 1917) was an American dramatic critic and author, born in Gloucester, Mass. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1857, then chose literature as his field of endeavor, and moved to New York City (1859), where he became literary critic of the Saturday Press, then (1861–65) of the New York Albion, and for more than 40 years (1865–1909) was a drama critic of the New York Tribune.

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β€œThe golden time of Long Ago.”
β€œWhen will the dead world cease to dream,
When will the morning break?”
William Winter (author)
β€œAmbition has but one reward for all:
A little power, a little transient fame,
A grave to rest in, and a fading name.”
William Winter (author)
β€œHis love was like the liberal air,β€”
Embracing all, to cheer and bless;
And every grief that mortals share
Found pity in his tenderness.”
β€œFierce for the right, he bore his part
In strife with many a valiant foe;
But Laughter winged his polished dart,
And kindness tempered every blow.”
William Winter (author)

About William Winter (author)

William Winter (July 15, 1836 – June 30, 1917) was an American dramatic critic and author, born in Gloucester, Mass. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1857, then chose literature as his field of endeavor, and moved to New York City (1859), where he became literary critic of the Saturday Press, then (1861–65) of the New York Albion, and for more than 40 years (1865–1909) was a drama critic of the New York Tribune.