George Jean Nathan
George Jean Nathan · Arts & Literature
Literary & drama critic
1882, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA — 1958, New York City, USA
United States
George Jean Nathan is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Literary & drama critic
George Jean Nathan was one of the most influential American drama critics of the twentieth century, who with H. L. Mencken co-edited 'The Smart Set' and co-founded 'The American Mercury', championing modern playwrights such as Eugene O'Neill and raising the standards of American theatre criticism. He was of Jewish descent on both sides of his family, though he kept his background private.
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Literary & drama critic
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