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George Jean Nathan was an American literary and drama critic, renowned for his profound insights into dramatic and literary works. Born on March 14, 1882, and passing away on April 8, 1958, Nathan grew up in New York and attended Columbia University. His criticism has had a profound impact on American theater in the early 20th century.

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Famous George Jean Nathan Quotes

“Criticism is the art wherewith a critic tries to guess himself into a share of the artist’s fame.”

Fame Criticism Critic Parasite

Book:The House of Satan

Source: The House of Satan

“Impersonal criticism?is like an impersonal fist fight or an impersonal marriage, and as successful.”

Fighting Successful Criticism Fists

Book:The World of George Jean Nathan: Essays, Reviews, & Commentary

Source: The World of George Jean Nathan: Essays, Reviews, & Commentary

“Criticism is the art of appraising others at one's own value.”

Art Values Literature Criticism

Book:The World in Falseface

Source: The World in Falseface

“Criticism is the windows and chandeliers of art: it illuminates the enveloping darkness in which art might otherwise rest only vaguely discernible, and perhaps altogether unseen.”

Art Might Literature Darkness Window Criticism Unseen Chandeliers

Book:The Critic and the Drama

Source: The Critic and the Drama

“It is the mark of a superior person that, left to themselves they are able endlessly to amuse, interest and entertain themselves out of their personal stock of meditations, ideas, criticisms, memories, philosophy, humor and what not.”

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Author:George Jean Nathan

About the Author

Born: March 14, 1882
Died: April 8, 1958
Known for: Critic
Quotes: 66

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