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Nathan, George Jean. 1882-1958.
American writer and editor who founded and edited (1924-1930) the American Mercury with H.L. Mencken and was a widely influential drama critic.
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NATHAN, GEORGE JEAN — (1882–1958), U.S. drama critic and editor. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Nathan became the foremost American critic of his time, and took the lead in freeing the American theater of the stagy and melodramatic trappings of the belasco period. He… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Nathan, George Jean — (1882 1958) Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of wealthy parents, he graduated from Cornell University in 1904, then spent a year studying at the University of Bologna. As a reporter for the New York Herald, he published his first theatre… … The Historical Dictionary of the American Theater
Nathan, George Jean — ▪ American writer born Feb. 14, 1882, Fort Wayne, Ind., U.S. died April 8, 1958, New York City American author, editor, and drama critic, who is credited with raising the standards of play producers and playgoers alike. Nathan… … Universalium
Nathan, George Jean — (1882–1958) US drama critic. Witty, erudite and often scathing, Indiana born Nathan was the foremost American drama critic of his time, and co editor with H.L. Mencken of The American Mercury. He published an encyclopaedia of the theatre… … Who’s Who in Jewish History after the period of the Old Testament
George Jean Nathan — (* 14. Februar 1882 in Fort Wayne, Indiana; † 8. April 1958 in New York) war ein amerikanischer Theaterkritiker, Schriftsteller und Redakteur. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Leben 1.1 Jugend 1.2 Späteres Leben … Deutsch Wikipedia
George Jean Nathan — (February 14 1882 ndash; April 8 1958) was an American drama critic and editor.Early lifeNathan was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated from Cornell University in 1904, where he was a member of the Quill and Dagger society.Drama critic… … Wikipedia
Nathan (surname) — Nathan is a surname derived from Hebrew נתן meaning Given (standard Hebrew Natan, Yiddish Nussen or Nosson, Tiberian Hebrew Nāṯān). People with this surname Abie Nathan (1927–2008), Israeli humanist and peace activist Baron Nathan, a title in the … Wikipedia
Nathan Jarman — Personal information Full name Nathan George Jarman Date of birth 19 September 1986 ( … Wikipedia
Nathan — (hebr. er hat gegeben ) ist eine Kurzform des männlichen Vornamens Nathanael. Der Zusatz el leitet sich von El für Gott ab (vgl. Nathanja) und bedeutet Der HERR (Gott) hat gegeben . Nathan (Natan) war der alttestamentliche Prophet in der Bibel,… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Nathan — Nathan1 [nā′thən] n. [Heb nāthān, lit., he has given] 1. a masculine name: dim. Nat, Nate 2. Bible a prophet who rebuked David for the death of Uriah: 2 Sam. 12:1 14 Nathan2 [nā′thən] George Jean 1882 1958; U.S. drama critic & editor … English World dictionary
