WINTER, Wiliam. American author and dramatic critic: b. Gloucester, Mass., 15 July 1836; d. 30 June 1917. He was graduated from the Harvard Law School in 1857 was admitted to the Suffolk County bar, but never practised, preferring to devote his time to literature. He published in 1854 a book of verse, 'The Coo vent, and Other Poems' ; and was for a time a successful lyceum lecturer. From 1860 be was a contributor to the Saturday Press and other New York periodicals; for several year was assistant editor of the Albion; and in 1865 be came dramatic reviewer for the New York for which he continued to write until 1909. He was at one time also managing editor of the New York Weekly Review; and he has been a frequent contributor to leading maga zines and reviews. In addition to his criticism. be became known also for his biographical studies, and his sketches of travel abroad and historic foreign localities. His prose style is one of considerable distinction, and his verse is finished in character. He wrote further 'Tbe
Queen's Domain, and Other Poems' (1856): 'Ms Witness' (1858) poems;
and 'Old Shrines and Ivy' (1892), essays os Frigland; 'Shadows of the (1892-45): 'The Lae and Art of Edwin Boot!.' and 'The 1.1ic and Art of Joseph Jefferson' 'A Wreath of Laurel' (1898); 'The Theatre and the Public' (1905) ; 'Over the Border' (1911); 'Vagrant Memories' (1915). He also edited (1881) the works of Fitz-James O'Brien (q.v.), and 'The Shakespearean and Miscellaneous Plays of Edwin Booth' (1899).